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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