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Mejadra - Lentil and Fried Onion Rice

Discover the recipe for mejadra, a vegetarian dish originating from the Middle East. This lentil and fried onion rice is flavorful and exotic. Perfect for a complete and balanced meal.

Vegetarian Vegan Lebanon Public
Course: Main course
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Cost per serving: 0,45 €
Energy: 575 kcal / serving

Instructions

  • 1.   Pour the lentils into a large pot of salted water, bring to a boil and let cook for 15 minutes; drain and set aside. Keep the pot for later use.
  • 2.   Peel and thinly slice the onions; pour them into a bowl and sprinkle with flour and salt, then mix well.
  • 3.   Add half of the olive oil, quickly coat the onions, spread them out in the air fryer tray, and fry for 15-20 minutes until golden. (Alternatively, sauté in a small amount of frying oil in a pan if an air fryer is not available)
  • 4.   In a saucepan, over medium heat, pour the olive oil and add the basmati rice; stir until it becomes translucent.
  • 5.   Then add the spices, sugar, a pinch of salt and mix.
  • 6.   Add the lentils and pour in the water.
  • 7.   Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and cover; let cook for 15 minutes.
  • 8.   Add half of the fried onions to the rice-lentil mixture, and gently mix.
  • 9.   Pour into a dish and garnish with the remaining fried onions to serve.

Ingredients for servings

  • 250 g of dry green lentil
  • 200 g of basmati rice
  • 600 ml of water
  • 1 teaspoon of sugar
  • 4 onions
  • 2 tablespoon of flour
  • 4 tablespoon of olive oil
  • Épices :
  • 2 teaspoon of ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder
  • 2 teaspoon of cinnamon powder
  • 2 teaspoon of ground coriander
  • ½ teaspoon of nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon of ginger powder
  • 2 cloves (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon of pepper
  • salt (according to taste)

Rates (1)

  • Yaron
    jul., 04 2024
    Not a complicated and relatively quick recipe, if you have the spices. To accompany, I cooked pieces of chicken on a rack above the onions in the air fryer. Then, I placed the onions on paper towels to remove the excess fat from the chicken. A tasty dish.

Nutritional information *

  •  
    Per serving
    % RDA
  • Energy value
    575 kcal
    29 %
  • Fat
    16,23 g
    23 %
  • of which saturated
    2,62 g
    13 %
  • Carbohydrates
    82,38 g
    32 %
  • of which sugar
    ?
    ?
  • Protein
    22,01 g
    44 %
  • Fibers
    8,89 g
    ?
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* As an indication, before cooking, RDA of the EU.

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