MDARDARA (LENTIL AND RICE PILAF)
My stepmother is a North Lebanon native, and her version of this is a secret, but this recipe is just as good. It's nice and hearty, and good for toddlers and babies. Pureed, it's called Mjaddara, and the onions are still tender, and mixed in. From the Sahtain cookbook.
Provided by BigFatMomma
Categories Long Grain Rice
Time 1h20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Soak rice in hot water (not the 5 cups above--separate water) for 15 minutes, drain.
- Stir fry onions in oil until golden brown, set aside to crisp and drain.
- In the same pot, reserve 1 tbsp of the oil add water and lentils, and boil until lentils are tender, but still a little firm.
- Add the rice, salt and pepper.
- Bring to a boil again.
- Lower the heat and simmer until the water is absorbed.
- Serve hot or cold.
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Marvelous
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper. I will definitely be making it again and again.
Rana Shamshad Rana shamshad
[email protected]I love the addition of the caramelized onions. They really add a lot of flavor to the dish.
Mahady Khan
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover rice and lentils.
Nabeen Lamichhane
[email protected]Overall, this was a good recipe. I would definitely make it again.
Ali Raza Ali
[email protected]I would recommend using a different type of rice. The basmati rice I used was a bit too sticky.
Ismael Umar
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too time-consuming for a weeknight meal, but it was worth the effort. The end result was delicious.
gbokson Jeremiah
[email protected]The lentils were a bit too al dente for my taste, but the overall flavor was good.
Krisztian Gyanti
[email protected]I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I would recommend adding more spices to taste.
Nonja Mayeki
[email protected]This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I would recommend using less cayenne pepper next time.
Naeem khan S jan
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to cook lentils, and this recipe definitely delivered. The lentils were cooked perfectly and the overall flavor was amazing.
Cherise Downey
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat lentils. My kids loved the combination of lentils and rice, and they even asked for seconds.
Aldo
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor and the lentils were cooked perfectly.
Eri From
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this dish. It's a great weeknight meal that's both healthy and delicious.
Arshi Khan
[email protected]This recipe was a great way to use up some leftover lentils. It was easy to make and very tasty.
Jeff Stephens
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of lentils, but this dish changed my mind. The lentils were cooked perfectly and the overall flavor was amazing.
king gamer 100
[email protected]This dish was so flavorful and satisfying. I loved the combination of lentils and rice, and the spices really brought it all together.
James Ambriz
[email protected]I've made mdardara many times before, but this recipe is by far the best. The instructions were easy to follow and the end result was amazing.
Sarabeth Shults
[email protected]This mdardara recipe was a hit with my family! The lentils and rice were cooked perfectly, and the spices gave it a delicious flavor.