Mujaddarah(lentil And Rice Pottage)

Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 35 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 cups whole red lentils
• 6 cups water
• 4 medium onions, sliced thin
• 1 cup olive oil or 1 cup vegetable oil
• 2 cups cooked rice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper (to taste)

Recipe

• 1 bring water to boil, then add the lentils, lower heat to simmer and cook about 30-60 minutes .
• 2 meanwhile, saute onions in the oil to caramelize about 15-20 minutes, then add half of onions, rice and seasonings to lentils. let the mixture boil for a few minutes.
• 3 when it thickens, pour into a tureen, and spread the remaining onions over the top. and serve.
• 4 yield: 4 servings.