A favorite staple of Israeli cuisine, majadra is a fragrant combination of rice and lentils topped with fried onions. Traditionally served with yogurt, you can also add a salad or vegetable to create a complete healthy meal.
Some cooks recommend preparing the rice and lentils separately for a more attractive final dish, but cooking them together will save time. Either way, majadra will taste delicious!
You will need:
Lentils
- 3/4 cup brown or black lentils
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 cups water
- 2 onions
- olive oil
Rice
- 1 1/2 cup rice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cups water, boiling
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
- 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon powdered cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- salt and pepper to taste
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