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Mejadra
A Syrian version of mujaddara with crispy lentils and spiced caramelised onions — substantial and aromatic.
Total time
80 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
70 min
Difficulty
easy
Cuisine
Mediterranean
vegetarianvegangluten-free
Ingredients
300ggreen lentils, cooked until just tender
200glong grain rice
3large onions, thinly sliced
1 tspground cumin
1 tspground coriander
1 tspground cinnamon
1 tspground allspice
150mlvegetable oil
yoghurt and saladto serve
Instructions
1
Fry onions very slowly in oil 45 minutes until very dark brown and crispy.
2
Reserve half the onions, add remaining onions and all spices to lentils.
3
Add rice and 400ml water to lentil mixture.
4
Cover and cook on low heat 20 minutes.
5
Fluff with a fork and season generously.
6
Transfer to a platter.
7
Top with remaining crispy onions.
8
Serve with yoghurt and a simple salad.
Nutrition (estimated)
Per serving, based on a standard 4-serving portion and standard nutrition references — not a lab or USDA-verified measurement.
Calories
409
Protein
2.5g
Fat
34.9g
Carbs
22.9g
Fiber
2.2g
Sodium
6mg
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