Mujaddhara is my comfort food after hot chocolate 🙂 When I fly back to India to visit my parents who are living there now, I get 3 takeaway boxes of mujaddhara, hummus and a falafel. I end up eating it even after I reach my parents’ place and my mum gets cross with me cos I bring packed food home and I eat it despite her disapproval 🙂
The student who gave me the recipe for falafels was very kind to include recipe for Mujaddhara as well. I was surprised to see there was no spices at all. Was bit skeptical about it and gave it a go anyways. Swear this is the best I’ve had EVER..
You need:
- 1/2 cup green/brown Lebanese lentils
- 1 cup brown rice
- 1 large onions-lengthwise sliced
- 1.5 Tbsp of olive oil
- Salt-to taste
- Water-4 cups
- Coriander leaves- a handful-finely chopped
Method:
- In a pan, add oil, sliced onions, some salt and let it caramelize.
- While onions are caramelizing, in a stockpot, add 3 cups of water to 1 cup of rice, salt to taste and let it cook until well done.
- Meanwhile, Soak the lentils in 1 cup of water.
- Cook lentils until well done.
- Add rice and caramelized onions and toss them all together. Add more oil if you want to. 1 Tbsp from onions is good for me.
- Serve with chopped coriander leaves
Taking it to Angie’s FF#50.
I’ve all the ingredients to try your delicious recipe…!
Trust me. You won’t regret 🙂
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You know what? Yesterday I went to one of my favorite organic shops, and I saw a Mujaddara preparation (a box with all the ingredients to make it yourself) and I didn’t take it because it was awfully expensive. I had never heard of it before, and it looked delicious! I’m glad I didn’t buy it, so glad! Thank you!
I know.. Too expensive. I got one from a lebanese shop. It turned out so bad. I am so glad I found the recipe that I am happy with 🙂 You’re very welcome 🙂
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Interesting! That’s new to me 🙂
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Charanya , green lentil is it moong bean or something else ?
Something else. The brown green lentils you get in Lebanese stores
ohh ok, I don’t think my hubby would let me find a Lebanese store for one lentil 😛 If i get a chance will try it 🙂
Lol 🙂 You could try supermarkets I suppose
Yeah have to check dear 🙂
This would make a delicious side dish too!
True.
Woah Charanya it looks delicious, nutritious, easy and what else can I say….yum yum yummmmmmm
Thanks <3
Never used this lentil. You are introducing lot of new cuisine Charan:) thanks
🙂 You’re very welcome
This is new to me Charanya! great pics!
Thanks 🙂
Ive never had this but I am intrigued now. first thing on the list is to find that lebanese lentil 🙂 giving it a try.
I hope you like it Namrata 🙂
This looks so delicious and I love how simple it seems 🙂 Thanks for sharing.
I was surprised too 🙂 You’re welcome
I love it. For Some reason, I thought the dish used sabut masoor or black lentils. Will try this :).
Lol 🙂 Please do
Hi Charanya and so glad you could make it to the party this week. You know, this is one of those dishes that every time I see I really want to try. I’ve never ordered it, eaten it in somebody else’s home, nor cooked it. I saw a fabulous looking version in the Plenty (or maybe it was Ottolenghi or Plenty More) cookbook by Yottam Ottalenghi and Sami Tamimi, but now that I look at your version I am really committed to trying it. I have all the ingredients for God’s sake! Thank you for bringing this homey and savory dish to share with us this weekend. !!
<3 awwwww... thanks Sue :) I'm addicted to this. I could eat it all day. if you like garlic, you could add some garlic and stir some lemon juice in. or eat it with hummus. <3 <3
This looks like the perfect dish to be addicted too! I will have to look for these lentils too. I also am searching your blog to see if I can get that falafel recipe!
Hi Julie, Thanks <3 Here you go with the falafel recipe,
http://yesiamvegan.com/2014/07/11/mini-falafel-bites/
Simple and healthy! But delicious! A winner, Charanya!
Thanks Angie <3
How many servings does this make?
Around 4 cups of Mujaddhara. I haven’t measured. 3 people can have a filling meal 🙂