Mujadarra

1. 1

   Place lentils in a 4 qt pot. Add 1 qt water and 1 tsp salt.

2. 2

   Bring to a boil.Cover, reduce heat and simmer half-hour or until lentils are tender. Fry the oil in as little oil as possible(no more than 2 Tbs) until soft.

3. 3

   Add to the cooked lentils

4. 4

   When the lentils are tender, add the rice and enough water so the cooking liquid equals 2 cups.

5. 5

   Season with some fresh ground pepper and 1 tsp salt as desired.

6. 6

   Cook covered for another 20 minutes or until the rice is ready. Add more water if necessary.

7. 7

   In a medium frying pan heat 2 Tbs oil.

8. 8

   Fry the sliced onions until they are brown and crisp.

9. 9

   Use the onions to garnish the rice lentil mixture.

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