Majadra
Majadra is a mixture of rice, lentils and caramelized onions. It is very popular as a side dish all over the Middle East and Arab countries. It can be served as a side dish with meat or fish, and also as a meal by itself.
​
1 cup white Basmati or Jasmin rice
1 cup brown or green lentils
4 garlic cloves
3 white onions
4 tbsps. samneh (clarified butter)
1/2 tsp. cumin
pinch of cinnamon
salt
pepper
olive oil
​
Preparation time: 30 mins
Difficulty level: Easy
Servings: 6
Ingredients
Preparation
Rinse the rice well and drain.
Rinse the lentils.
Chop the garlic thinly.
Half the onions lengthwise and then slice into 1/2 cm slices.
In a rice pot heat some olive oil and add the chopped garlic.
Mix and add the rice, cumin, 1/2 tsp. salt, and pepper.
Stir for 2 minutes, add 2 cups of boiling water, mix well, reduce the heat to low, cover with a lid and cook for about 20 mins. until the rice is ready.
In the meantime in another pot put the lentils with 2 cups of water and cook over medium heat until tender.
In a frying pot melt the samneh on a medium low heat and add the sliced onion, salt, pepper and cinnamon. Sauté for about 20 mins until golden.
Mix all the parts together, adjust the seasoning and serve.
