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Mujaddara (Forki Style)
Mujaddara is a flavorful dish with a base of cooked rice and lentils, topped with caramelized red onions that add a crunchy texture and a sweet touch.
boiled
main dish
stew
vegetarian
Ingredients
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 1.5 tassesrice (coffee-cup measure)
  • 300 grscooked lentils
  • 2 red onions
  • 1 cullerada soperacumin seed or aniseed
  • 60 grsCorinth or Málaga raisins
  • oil
  • salt
  • pepper
  • mint
  • 1/2 cucumber
  • 1 yogurt
Nutritional Information

Per serving

Calculated for 4 servings

Calories
312 kcal
Protein
13 g
Fat
3.2 g
Carbohydrates
60.4 g

Calculated from reviewed ingredient weights and pinned USDA FoodData Central records.

Step-by-step Guide

Presentation of the Dish

  • Distribute the rice with lentils evenly on the plates, ensuring the base is well spread.
  • Cover the rice and lentils with a generous amount of yogurt and cucumber sauce, adding a uniform layer on top.
  • Sprinkle the finely chopped fresh mint on top, ensuring it is well distributed across the dish.
  • Finish the dish by placing a bit of crispy onion on top, adding texture and a touch of flavor.
Recommendations & Tricks
  • A typical dish of Arab, Lebanese and Israeli cooking.
  • The lentils must be cooked; if starting from dry, boil them first.
Original recipe
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