MAJADRA
I wanted to make Majadra, just like my kids get for lunch at their Israeli schools. Majadra is basically a combination of lentils and rice. Sounds simple, but if it isn't done right children will somehow know the difference. This is how I use what a site called IsraeliKitchen.com had to offer. The recipe basically involves preparing the lentils and rice separately (but in that special, correct way) and then mixing them together.
Provided by AbbaGav
Categories Rice
Time 1h10m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Rinse the rice and drain it.
- Heat the 2 tbs olive oil at the bottom of a cooking pot and add the rice, stirring to coat the grains with oil.
- When rice is transparent, or after a minute or two, add the garlic. Stir half a minute and add salt and then the 3 cups of boiling water.
- Bring it back to a boil, then cover and lower the flame to lowest setting. Cook the rice until the water is evaporated and the rice is tender.
- Set aside the rice.
- Pick over the lentils and rinse. Simmer them in the water with the bay leaf until they are soft but not mushy, probably 30-40 minutes. You can add more water if they are drying out but need more time to cook. When they are done, drain if there is any leftover water.
- Add salt to flavor the lentils when they are done and remove the bay leaf. Set aside. (You can probably do the rice and lentils mostly at the same time).
- Slice the onions very thin.
- Caramelize the onions in the 2 tbs olive oil, on a very low flame, until they are soft and golden, not brown and crisp.
- Add the cumin, cinnamon, salt and pepper to the onions.
- Now combine: fluff the rice with a fork. Add the lentils and stir. Stir in some of the onions and perhaps leave some to go on the top.
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Shae Tjokrodimedjo
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a delicious and easy way to make a traditional Middle Eastern dish. I will definitely be making this again.
Rj IMRAN Najir Gemig
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I had some leftover carrots and celery, and they worked perfectly in this recipe.
Birhanu Tegegn
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The sweet potatoes, carrots, and eggplant are a perfect complement to the rice and lentils.
Wali Ahmed
[email protected]This dish is a must-try for any fan of Middle Eastern cuisine. It's a flavorful and hearty dish that is sure to please everyone at your table.
Tierra Williams
[email protected]I'm so happy I found this recipe. It's a delicious and easy way to make a traditional Middle Eastern dish. I will definitely be making this again.
Emmanuel Asare Antwi
[email protected]This dish is a great way to experience the flavors of the Middle East. It's a delicious and authentic dish that will transport you to another world.
Rosemary Hernandez
[email protected]I love the presentation of this dish. It's so beautiful and elegant, and it's sure to impress your guests.
KHAN Wali
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a cold winter night. It's warm and comforting, and the flavors are so rich and satisfying.
Abraham Peter
[email protected]I made this dish for my vegetarian friends and they loved it! It's a great way to enjoy a hearty and flavorful meal without any meat.
Mojammel Haque
[email protected]This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat vegetables. My kids loved the sweet potatoes and carrots in this dish.
Md Boos
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but I loved it in this dish. The flavors are so well-balanced that the eggplant doesn't overpower the other ingredients.
kiganda Steven
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a crowd. I made it for a group of friends and everyone raved about it.
Skyler Sartin
[email protected]I love that this dish can be made ahead of time. I made it the night before my party and it was even better the next day.
Sub 2
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover rice. I had some leftover brown rice from dinner the night before, and it worked perfectly in this recipe.
Shiratih Namubiru
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe! I've been wanting to try maqluba for a long time, but I was intimidated by the process. This recipe made it so easy and the results were delicious.
Sabrina Short
[email protected]This dish was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the unique flavors and textures. I will definitely be making this again for my next gathering.
Maq Mo
[email protected]I've been looking for a good maqluba recipe for a while now, and this one is perfect! The instructions are clear and easy to follow, and the dish turned out beautifully. I will definitely be making this again.
Cody Walton
[email protected]I made this dish for my family and they loved it! It was easy to make and very flavorful. I will definitely be adding this to my regular rotation of recipes.
Suleiman Abdulrazak
[email protected]This dish is amazing! I've never had anything like it before. The flavors are so complex and well-balanced. I will definitely be making this again.