Middle Eastern Rice – Mejadra
Add to ❤ Favorites Mejadra is an ancient dish that is hugely popular throughout the Arab world. it’s a fragrant aromatic spiced rice (but not spicy) combined with sweet crunchy onion. Ingredients for 4 servings 2 tbsp olive oil 2 tsp cumin seeds 1½ tbsp coriander seeds 1 cup basmati rice (or long grain) 1¼ cup water (see notes) 1 tin lentils, drained (400g / 14oz) ½ tsp ground turmeric 1½ tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp sugar 1 tsp salt Black pepper Crispy Fried Onions 3 large or 4 small onions, very finely sliced 1 cup / 250 ml vegetable or sunflower oil Salt Read the Instructions here