Mujadara
Mujadara is a delightful Middle Eastern dish made with lentils and rice, topped with caramelized shallots for an irresistible crunch and sweetness, making it a comforting and family-friendly meal.
Ingredients
For the Caramelized Shallots
- 4 pieces Shallots Finely sliced
- 100 ml Olive Oil For frying the shallots
For the Mujadara
- 500 g Cooked Brown Rice
- 250 g Cooked Lentils Packed with protein and fiber
- 2 tsp Nigella Seed Adds a slight onion flavor
- 10 g Parsley Fresh leaves for garnish
- 1 piece Lemon Juice and wedges for serving
- 1 tsp Cumin Seeds Adds warmth to the flavor
- 400 g Greek Yogurt For serving
Instructions
Preparation
- Finely slice the shallots and separate their layers.
- Pick the parsley leaves from the stalks and finely slice the stalks.
Cooking
- In a small frying pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the sliced shallots and simmer gently, stirring occasionally for about 10-15 minutes until golden.
- Transfer the caramelized shallots to a plate to drain excess oil.
- In the same pan, add the cumin seeds and parsley stalks, cooking for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the cooked brown rice and lentils to the pan, mixing thoroughly and heating for about 2-3 minutes.
- Stir half of the caramelized shallots into the rice and lentil mix, then remove from heat and cover.
Serving
- Toss the fresh parsley leaves through the Mujadara.
- Serve with the nigella seed yogurt, remaining shallots, and lemon wedges.
Notes
Soak dried lentils beforehand for shorter cooking time. Ensure oil is hot for perfect caramelization. Best enjoyed warm. Variations include adding spinach or kale for nutrition.