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Mujaddara

Humble and nourishing: lentils and rice (or bulgur) crowned with deeply caramelized onions — the proof that the cuisine's soul isn't in luxury.

1 hr · Serves 6 · Easy

Recipe by Halal Gourmet Editorial Team

Serves
6

Ingredients

Base

Topping

Time
Prep 15 min · Cook 45 min · 60 min total
Difficulty
easy
  1. 1

    Simmer lentils until nearly tender.

    20 min
  2. 2

    Fry onions slowly to deep caramel — half into the pot, half reserved for topping.

    20 min
  3. 3

    Add rice/bulgur and cumin to the lentils; cook through. Top with reserved onions.

    15 min

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