Best 3 Mujadarra Recipes
Mujaddara is a classic Middle Eastern dish that is both simple to make and bursting with flavor. Made with rice, lentils, and caramelized onions, this hearty and comforting dish is a staple in many households. Mujadara is a versatile dish that can be served as a main course or a side dish, and can be customized to your liking with a variety of spices and herbs. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the steps of creating a delicious and authentic mujadara that is sure to impress your family and friends.
Let's cook with our recipes!
MUJADARRA (LENTILS WITH RICE)
I was introduced to this Middle Eastern dish by one of my best friends, who is Palestinian. His mother made this once a week at her deli and after trying it once I had a standing order to save me a plate every week. This is so healthy and delicious, and it's so simple to make. After she retired and closed her deli I had to search through several recipes and make my adjustments to get it to my liking. It has become a staple in my home.
Provided by Deena K Boyd
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes Vegan
Time 45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Fill a large pot with lightly salted water; add lentils and bring to a rolling boil. Cook until slightly tender, about 10 minutes. Add grated carrots; cook until slightly softened, about 10 minutes. Drain lentils and carrots.
- Heat olive oil in the same pot over medium heat; add onions and garlic. Cook and stir until onions wilt and become transparent, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in lentils and carrots and reduce heat to medium-low. Add enough water to the pot to keep the lentil mixture from drying out.
- Sprinkle cumin, cayenne, curry powder, salt, and pepper over lentils; stir until heated through and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Serve over rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 350.3 calories, Carbohydrate 57.2 g, Fat 6.6 g, Fiber 18 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 22.5 mg, Sugar 3.4 g
MUJADARRA
This is a fantastic lentil dish. In my quest to find healthier food that my family liked and would actually eat, I decided to try this recipe. It was demonstrated on T.V. by Ali Sabbah from the Mazza Cafe, a Jewish restaurant, in Salt Lake City. My family just ate this up, even my picky five year old boy. I had to post it before I lost the recipe.
Provided by bluesagegirl
Categories Rice
Time 45m
Yield 6 cups, 4-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Mix the seasoning ingredients together.(salt, cinnamon,black pepper, paprika, all-spice,cumin)Set aside.
- In a heavy pot, fry the onions on med-high heat, stirring occasionally, until golden brown. (Do not skip this step, it adds greatly to the flavor, you can however, cut out some of the olive oil, but I wouldn't cut out more than half.).
- Remove onions with a slotted spoon, and set them aside, leaving the oil in the pot.
- Reduce heat to medium, add the garlic and seasoning mixture. Stir for 2 minutes. Do not burn the garlic.
- Add the water and bring it to a boil, then add the lentils, stir gently and let simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add the rice, reduce the heat to low, cover and cook for 20 minutes.
- Remove from the heat let sit for five minutes,remove the lid and stir in the onions.
- Serve and enjoy!
MEDITERRANEAN MUJADARRA
Make and share this Mediterranean Mujadarra recipe from Food.com.
Provided by chef zermane dit ze
Categories Egyptian
Time 1h
Yield 4-5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Fry onion med heat in 3 T oil until soft and brown.
- Add lentils, water and spices (not salt and pepper)and bring to boil and simmer covered 20 minutes or until tender.
- Add salt and pepper and rice.
- bring to boil and reduce to lowest simmer covered for 20 minutes.
- Please note I use coffee mugs as my cups as I like big helpings.
- Serve with slow fried slivered onions that are caramalised and eyptian tomato sauce ( can post if anyones interested) and olive oil drizzled over (makes huge difference) and jajik yogurt and cucumber salad.
- Is really really delicious and have kids saying it is their favourite meal!
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make a big difference in the taste of your mujadarra. Look for high-quality lentils, rice, and vegetables.
- Soak the lentils before cooking: Soaking the lentils for at least 30 minutes before cooking will help them cook more evenly and prevent them from becoming mushy.
- Use a variety of spices: Mujadarra is a great dish to experiment with different spices. Some common spices used in mujadarra include cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and turmeric.
- Cook the lentils and rice separately: This will help to prevent the lentils from becoming too mushy.
- Fry the onions until golden brown: This will add a delicious flavor and aroma to the dish.
- Serve with yogurt or tahini sauce: Yogurt or tahini sauce is a great way to add a creamy, tangy flavor to mujadarra.
Conclusion:
Mujaddara is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is a great way to use up leftover rice and lentils, and it is also a very affordable meal. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting dish to try, give mujadarra a try.
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
#60-minutes-or-less #time-to-make #course #main-ingredient #cuisine #preparation #occasion #north-american #low-protein #side-dishes #rice #vegetables #african #jewish-ashkenazi #easy #european #beginner-cook #holiday-event #kosher #vegan #vegetarian #grains #stove-top #dietary #hanukkah #gluten-free #low-cholesterol #passover #free-of-something #low-in-something #pasta-rice-and-grains #onions #equipment #presentation #served-hot