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Lentils and Rice with Fried Onions (Mujadarrah)
A great restaurant we have in Detroit is Steve's Back Room. Their Mujadrah is fabulous and I've played w/ a recipe for a long time to try to recreate it. First, start your thinly sliced onions in a wide, heavy fry pan. Slice way more than you think you will need. If you want to be very decadent, use a stick of butter. Sautee on very gentle heat for close to an hour. I would cut back on the rice and let the lentils be the star. Depending on whether you want the lentils to be 'mushy' or not will be the deciding factor in how much liquid and how long you cook it. I like mine to be tender but not mushy. I usually add chicken broth in a 2:1 ratio w/ the lentils and rice, and throw in a pinch of cumin and gently simmer for about 20 minutes. Definitely top each serving w/ the yogurt (plain) and the onions and pour a spoonful of leftover butter on as well. A cucumber salad makes a great accompaniment w/ some mint and yogurt too.
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Reviewed On:
Sep. 12, 2009
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