Lentil Poridge (Mjaddara)
- Ready In:
- 40mins
- Ingredients:
- 7
- Serves:
-
6
ingredients
- 1 medium onion
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cups orange lentils
- 1⁄2 cup white rice
- 5 cups water
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
directions
- Soak the white rice in warm water - set aside.
- Clean the yellow/orange lentils and wash (in a sieve) - set aside.
- Finely dice the onion.
- On low heat, warm the olive oil in a medium non-stick pot and add the onions.
- In 15 minutes the onions will wilt.
- Drain the washed lentils and add to the pot.
- Add the 5 cups of water.
- Raise to medium heat and bring to a boil.
- Drain the rice and add to the pot.
- Add the salt and cumin.
- Stir with a wooden spoon (as you would stir porridge).
- Turn the heat down to low and cover the pot.
- Check back in 25 minutes (aiming for porridge texture).
- Remover off the stove and pour in a serving dish.
- Let it set for 10 minutes.
- Usually served cold with the green cabbage salad and turnip pickles on the side.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
The_Foodie
Canada