Dinner · Middle Eastern
Mujadara
Lentils and rice under a pile of deeply caramelised onions - cheap, filling, excellent.
Method
- 1
Fry the onions slowly in plenty of oil for 25 minutes until dark brown and sweet. Reserve half for the top.
- 2
Simmer the lentils until nearly tender, about 15 minutes.
- 3
Add rice, half the onions, spices and enough water to cook the rice.
- 4
Cover and cook on low 15 minutes, then rest 10 minutes off the heat.
- 5
Fluff, top with the remaining onions, parsley and a spoon of coconut yogurt.
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