Mujaddara

Method

1. 1

   Fry the onions in the oil slowly, stirring, until deep mahogany — 25 honest minutes.

   💡 Golden onions make nice rice. MAHOGANY onions make mujaddara. Push further than instinct says.

2. 2

   Boil lentils 12 minutes until just tender; add rice, cumin, salt and water to cover by 1.5cm.

3. 3

   Stir in half the onions, cover, and cook low 15 minutes; rest 10.

4. 4

   Crown with the remaining onions and their oil; serve with yogurt and a sharp salad.