Steps to Prepare Cooking Brown Lentils In A Rice Cooker

Mujadarra (Lentils With Rice)

Note that this dish is spiced.

Recipe Summary Mujadarra (Lentils With Rice)

I was introduced to this Middle Eastern dish by one of my best friends, who is Palestinian. His mother made this once a week at her deli and after trying it once I had a standing order to save me a plate every week. This is so healthy and delicious, and it's so simple to make. After she retired and closed her deli I had to search through several recipes and make my adjustments to get it to my liking. It has become a staple in my home.

Ingredients | Cooking Brown Lentils In A Rice Cooker

14 ounces dry brown lentils

2 carrots, grated

3 tablespoons olive oil

2 onions, thinly sliced

3 cloves garlic, crushed, or more to taste

2 tablespoons water, or more as needed

1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin

¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (Optional)

¼ teaspoon yellow curry powder (Optional)

4 cups cooked brown rice, or as needed

Directions

Fill a large pot with lightly salted water; add lentils and bring to a rolling boil. Cook until slightly tender, about 10 minutes. Add grated carrots; cook until slightly softened, about 10 minutes. Drain lentils and carrots.

Heat olive oil in the same pot over medium heat; add onions and garlic. Cook and stir until onions wilt and become transparent, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in lentils and carrots and reduce heat to medium-low. Add enough water to the pot to keep the lentil mixture from drying out.

Sprinkle cumin, cayenne, curry powder, salt, and pepper over lentils; stir until heated through and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Serve over rice.

Substitute cooked white rice for the brown rice if preferred.

Info | Cooking Brown Lentils In A Rice Cooker

prep: 15 mins cook: 30 mins total: 45 mins Servings: 8 Yield: 8 servings

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Everyday Cooking, Vegan,