مجققة (Mjaddara)

A flavorful dish of lentils and rice with caramelized onions.

Ingredients

• 1 cup brown lentils
• 1 cup basmati rice
• 2 large onion
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp cumin
• 0.5 cup olive oil

Method

1. Boil lentils in 4 cups of water until half-cooked, about 15 minutes.
2. Add rice to lentils with salt and cumin, simmer covered.
3. Thinly slice onions and fry in olive oil until caramelized.
4. Top lentils and rice with fried onions before serving.

Chef's tips

• Ensure even frying for sweet onions.
• Rest after cooking for best flavor.