mujaddara recipe

A take on the popular Middle Eastern dish mujaddara, this recipe is made with brown rice, lentils and onions and served with yogurt. 

Brown Rice Mujaddara

olive oil

onion

garlic (minced)

tsp cumin

cinnamon

brown rice

green lentils (rinsed)

tsp salt

Heat olive oil in a medium pot over medium-low heat, saute onion for 8-10 minutes. Add garlic, cumin and cinnamon. Cook another minute.

Add brown rice and lentils, cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add salt and 3 1/4 cups water.

Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 40-45 minutes.

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chickpeas

oz ditalini (cooked according to package instructions)

onions

tsp kosher salt

cornstarch

Vegetable oil

tbsp onions

vegetable oil

garlic

tomato paste

tomato sauce

water

salt and pepper

tbsp white vinegar

cayenne pepper (optional)

lentils

rice

vermicelli (see notes)

HOT water

cumin (optional)

salt (more

tsp black pepper

Slice onions thin. Sprinkle salt and cornstarch. Toss together. 

Add vegetable oil to a large deep pan to cover the bottom by 1-inch. Fry at 350 degree F. stirring every now and then, onions should be nice and golden brown,  Approximately 10-12 minutes. Reserve oil!

Line a plate with a paper towel. Add onions in a single layer and let drain on the paper towel. Set aside to harden.

Fried Onions

In a saucepan on medium heat add oil, and garlic. Sautè until fragrant. approximately 1-2 minutes. Be careful not to burn the garlic!

Add onions, tomato sauce, tomato paste, water, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low and cover, let simmer for 15 minutes.

Tomato Sauce

In an enameled dutch oven or heavy pot on medium high heat, add oil with the fried onions, lentils, and 1 tbsp salt. Stir for 1-2 minutes. Add 4 cups water and bring to a boil. Keep heat on medium high, (it should be a gentle boil) for approximately 12-15 minutes or until the lentils are al-dente. *DO NOT DRAIN WATER.

Stir in rice, vermicelli, hot water, and additional tablespoon salt.(Option to add Cumin*) Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat low for 12-15 minutes or until pasta is tender. Fluff with a fork.

Rice and Lentils

All the ingredients in a measuring cup. Whisk to combine.

Cumin Sauce

Koshary is all about the layering! Add the rice with lentil mixture as the base, top with cooked pasta, chickpeas, and fried onions. Drizzle with tomato sauce and cumin sauce.

A great option for serving: Arrange all the ingredients on the table and everyone can assemble with all there favorite toppings!

Assembly

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