Reviewed: Nov. 15, 2009

Loved it. It came out just like the mujadarra at the falafel restaurant. once the rice is added kep cooking and stirring until water is gone. And I didn't have any cumin...just salt & pepper and added fresh garlic to the onion saute. Thanks!!

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Reviewed: Nov. 12, 2009

Although I saved this recipe a long time ago, I finally made it last night. I put cumin in the lentils, and cinnamon in the onions. I topped it with plain yogurt. It was delicious! A great winter warmer upper! :) Will make this again and again!

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choppie

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Reviewed: Nov. 10, 2009

I would give this 10 stars if I could!! I made as written, but while the lentils were cooking I seasoned them with a little turmeric & crushed red chilies. I also added a small amount of soya sauce when I added the rice. Served with plain yoghurt. It was delicous and smelt good while simmering. I had the leftovers today warmed up in a soft tortilla wrap.

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BRUNOSBETH

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Reviewed: Nov. 7, 2009

I added some extra spices including cinnamon, as reviewers suggested. I needed to add extra water a couple of times during the cooking. I would say it was pretty good, but not really amazing. The consistance it ended up being was pretty nice. Maybe extra onions would make it better; I only had one large onion. Definitely something I can doctor up though.

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Jamie

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Reviewed: Nov. 5, 2009

Following other reviewers' suggestions, I used chicken broth instead of water and added cumin and a pinch of cinnamon. I used 4 cups of liquid, but should have used a little more because the beans were still a bit tough. I didn't have any plain yogurt, so we topped it with sour cream. It was very good and filling. I'll definitely make this again.

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Keri

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Reviewed: Nov. 5, 2009

This was such a simple recipe that turned out great with lots of room for customization. As my husband and I are "non-tasters" I added cumin and garlic. I will make this again and again. Thanks for sharing a great and simple recipe!

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Cat Osbourne

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Reviewed: Oct. 30, 2009

So yummy! I would give 5 stars, but need to add 1 tbsp cumin and 1 tsp cinnamon to the lentils while cooking. Definitely use the plain yogurt!

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Reviewed: Oct. 29, 2009

I really liked this dish, my husband didn't at all but I don't think it wasn't bad just not his type of food. Great dish I will make again!

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Athenarose

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Reviewed: Oct. 27, 2009

Awesome recipe. The only thing I did different was used a sweet onion because that is what I had on hand. I will use 2 or more onions next time instead of just one.

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Reviewed: Oct. 26, 2009

I like to roast vegetables and add them with this meal for more color. I love how easy it is to make. Not to mention it's really quick too. So delicious! I am experimenting with it tonight and adding herbs de provence. I have a feeling it will be even more delicious!

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Reviewed: Oct. 26, 2009

I've made this several times now and thought I had already reviewed. Very bland recipe as is, but with the addition of some spices made it a 5 star recipe. I added gram marsala and doubled the onions. I also use brown rice. Inexpensive, quick and good for a weeknight meal (the leftovers are even better for lunch the next day)

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kimberly

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Reviewed: Oct. 25, 2009

I didn't think it had much flavor. The best part was the onions.

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Reviewed: Oct. 21, 2009

This is delicious! I had low expectations judging by the ingredients, but the balance of the sweet onions and salty lentils was great. I added a little bit of cinnamon as other reviewers suggested, and liked it. This recipes is so simple and cheap ... I'll definitely have it again!

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Reviewed: Oct. 19, 2009

Needs spices.

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Reviewed: Oct. 16, 2009

Okay if you need a vegetarian meal. Not a huge favorite, only dh and I ate this as a fasting option though but could see making again. Used brown lentils instead of green.

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Faith

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Reviewed: Oct. 15, 2009

Surprisingly delicious for so few ingredients. Could be a main vegetarian dish or a side.

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Reviewed: Oct. 15, 2009

We enjoyed the fried onions. I did add cumin to the lentils, as per previous suggestions. My family rated it as okay, but not bad if you are looking for a meatless meal.

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Reviewed: Oct. 14, 2009

This is so good! I did add an extra onion as well as 4 cloves of garlic and about 2 tbsp. of cumin to the lentils. This is very flavorful if you are liberal with the spices. I also squeezed a little fresh lemon after it was cooked which added a nice zip. Thanks for posting!

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renee

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Reviewed: Oct. 11, 2009

This recipe was yummy. A bit bland though. I did add lots of cumin and the cinnamon to the onions as suggested from other reviewers. Next time I will add masala. I highhhly suggest using non fat greek yogurt as it is thick and creamy as sour cream but with out the calories. I also suggest cooking the onions slowly (I cooked them the entire time the lentils were cooking on a lower heat. They are delicious) and to add more. Will make this again, but needs a little improvement.

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Reviewed: Oct. 4, 2009

Delicious! Following other reviewers, I put a chicken bullion cube in with the lentils & rice and added a teaspoon of cumin and a bit of cinnamon. I will use more of both spices next time. Also, the onions are the best part, so the more you use, the better! I used two, and I'll use three next time.

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