Mujadarra Recipe
The month of Ramadan has begun and the dinner table is adorned with a delicious array of recipes that make your mouth water. As you get ready to break your day-long fast with the most luxurious feast during iftar, you expect to treat yourself with the best of foods. So, try out this Mujadarra recipe that will excite your taste buds and make you crave for more. It’s a classic Arab dish that is served during Ramadan and will delight you with its wonderful flavours.
Mujadarra Recipe
Ingredients:
Recipe :
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Step 1
To prepare this delicious recipe, wash the lentils and rice under running water. Now, take a large pot over medium flame and add the lentil along with 1 cup of water, 1 tsp of salt, cumin and garlic powder and allow it to cook.
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Step 2
As it starts simmering, turn the flame to low and cook until the lentils are soft. Then, strain the water and add the soaked rice in the pot along with 1/2 cup water, 1tsp of salt, olive oil and bay leaves. Cover with a lid and cook until both the lentils and rice are soft, not mushy. Use a fork to fluff them so they are not sticky.
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Step 3
Now, take a skillet over medium flame and heat the vegetable oil. When the oil is hot enough, add the onions and cook till they turn brown in colour and season with salt and pepper. Then, pour the cooked lentils and rice in the skillet and stir fry for a minute.
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Step 4
Transfer the cooked Mujadarra to a serving bowl and garnish with parsley and lemon juice. Enjoy the delicious dish!
