Recipe serves: 4-6

Majadara - rice with lentils and onions

Ingredients
 
2 each large onion, chopped thinly
2 Tbsp oil
 
3½ cup water
½ cup green lentils
1 cup Basmati rice
1 Tbsp chicken soup powder
¾ tsp salt
⅛ tsp black pepper
 


Preparation steps:
  1. Saute the onions in a non-stick pan until dark golden brown.
  2. In a medium pot, bring 3 cups of water to a boil. Add the lentils and simmer for 20 minutes.
  3. Add the rice, fried onions, remaining ½ cup of water, chicken soup powder, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Mix well.
  4. Bring to a simmer again, and simmer for an additional 25-30 minutes.
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Alternatives:
  • Substitute the green lentils with
    French green lentils, which are smaller.
    Reduce the French lentil cooking
    time by 5 minutes.