Lebanese mujadara with crispy onions
Brown lentils and rice spiced with cumin, piled high with deeply browned onions. Cheap, filling and full of flavour.
- Time50 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.63 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Rinse the lentils and put them in a pan with 600 ml water. Bring to the boil, then simmer for 15 minutes, until nearly tender.
15 min - 2
Meanwhile, heat 3 tbsp of the oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat. Fry the onions for 25 minutes, stirring often, until deep golden brown and crisp at the edges.
25 min - 3
Rinse the rice. Add it to the lentils with the cumin, coriander and salt. Stir once, cover and cook on a low heat for 15 minutes until the water is absorbed.
15 min - 4
Turn off the heat and leave the lid on for 5 minutes so the rice steams.
- 5
Fluff with a fork, stir through the remaining oil and half the onions. Top with the rest of the onions, parsley and lemon wedges.
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