Mujadara with Yogurt and Salad

Ingredients

Quantities are for one portion.

• 70 gdry brown lentils
• 15 mlolive oil
• 50 gdry white rice
• 2onions, thinly sliced
• 1 tspcumin
• 50 gcucumber, diced
• salt to taste
• 1 smalltomato, diced
• 30 gplain yogurt

Method

1. Rinse the dry brown lentils and boil in water until just tender but holding their shape.
2. Add the rinsed dry white rice, cumin, and salt to the lentils. Add enough boiling water to cover, then simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
3. Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced onions.
4. Fry the onions slowly until they are caramelized, dark brown, and crispy.
5. In a small bowl, mix the diced cucumber and tomato with a pinch of salt to create a quick salad.
6. Transfer the hot lentil and rice mixture onto a plate.
7. Top the mujadara generously with the crispy caramelized onions and serve with the salad and plain yogurt on the side.