MujaDara | Lentil Pilaf
Mujadara is a classic Middle Eastern dish, a lentil pilaf that's a feast for the senses. It's a simple yet satisfying concoction of lentils, rice, and caramelized onions, often spiced with cumin and cinnamon.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Masoor Dal whole pink lentil
- 1 cup Rice
- 2 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 onion big
- 3 Tomato purée
- 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon Red chilli
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Whole masoor dal pulao inspired from labanese lentil pilaf is a life saver when I need a wholesome healthy and tasty meal in under 20 minutes. Of course with some soaking before.
- Start by rinsing Basmati rice thoroughly and then soak for 15 min. take soaked whole pink lentils which are soaked for 2 to 3 hours.
- To cook, add olive oil , add sliced onion, sauté them, add chopped ginger cook for another minute and then add red chilli powder or paprika, cumin, coriander powder, salt and stir every thing well.
- Now add tomato purée and cook for 5 to 6 minutes.
- Add soaked lentils, drained rice and combine with the onion tomato mixture that you just cooked. Mix them gently so that rice does not break while stirring
- Add two cups of water . Add grated nutmeg cover with a lid and cook for approximately 9-10 minutes .
- It’s almost done done! Finish with freshly crushed black pepper a squeeze of lime and butter as per your taste and gree
- Gently combine , serve it piping hot and Enjoy
Nutrition
Calories: 303kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 11gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 410mgPotassium: 521mgFiber: 11gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 591IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg
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