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MDARDARA (LENTIL AND RICE PILAF)



Mdardara (lentil and Rice Pilaf) image

My stepmother is a North Lebanon native, and her version of this is a secret, but this recipe is just as good. It's nice and hearty, and good for toddlers and babies. Pureed, it's called Mjaddara, and the onions are still tender, and mixed in. From the Sahtain cookbook.

Provided by BigFatMomma

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup red lentil, washed and drained (or brown)
1 cup rice
2 large onions, halved and thinly sliced
1/4 cup olive oil (not extra virgin)
5 cups water
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Soak rice in hot water (not the 5 cups above--separate water) for 15 minutes, drain.
  • Stir fry onions in oil until golden brown, set aside to crisp and drain.
  • In the same pot, reserve 1 tbsp of the oil add water and lentils, and boil until lentils are tender, but still a little firm.
  • Add the rice, salt and pepper.
  • Bring to a boil again.
  • Lower the heat and simmer until the water is absorbed.
  • Serve hot or cold.

MDARDARA RECIPE - (4/5)



Mdardara Recipe - (4/5) image

Provided by á-10360

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 Cup of lentils
1 Cup on long grain rice
4 tablespoons of onion cubes
1 garlic clove
2 tablespoon of vegetable oil
Cumin
Salt
All Spice

Steps:

  • 1- Heat the oil. Add the onion. 2- When onions are brown, add the lentils and spices with one cup of water. Let it boil for 10 minutes. 3- Add the rice with the garlic clove and 1 1/2 cup of water. Leave for 12 minutes or until the lentils and rice are cooked. Serve warm with fried onion straws on the top. For sides: lettuce salad, tomato, pickles, and a small cup of yogurt. Enjoy!

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