Middle Eastern Spiced Lentil and Rice (Mejadra)
Submitted by Mark on Mon, 02/06/2017 - 2:33pm.
RecipeTin Eats (Nagi)
Serves 4
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp cumin seeds
- 1½ tbsp coriander seeds
- 1 cup basmati rice (or long grain)
- 1¼ cup water (see notes)
- 1 tin brown lentils, drained (400g / 14oz)
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- 1½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- Black pepper
Crispy Fried Onions
- 3 large or 4 small onions, very finely sliced
- 1 cup / 250 ml vegetable or sunflower oil
- Salt
Instructions
Crispy Onions
- Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium high heat. Add about ⅓ of the onions and cook for 5 minutes until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
Rice
- Put the olive oil, cumin seeds and coriander in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Cook for a couple of minutes until the spices are fragrant.
- Add the rice and stir to coat with the oil and spices.
- Add the water and lentils.
- While it comes to boil, add all the other spices, salt and pepper.
- When it comes to a boil, turn it down to medium low, cover with lid and let cook for 10 to 12 minutes, or until all the liquid has mostly been absorbed.
- Remove from heat and let it rest for 10 minutes during this time, any residual liquid will absorb.
- Fluff rice with a from and adjust the seasoning with more salt if you wish.
- Just prior to serving, stir through most of the onions and top with remainder. Sprinkle with chopped coriander if desired. Best served warm.
Notes
- Different rices and brands require different ratios of rice to water. Typically for long grain and basmati rice it is 1 cup of rice to 1½ cups of water, but you should check the package instructions. Whatever the water quantity
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