Mdardara With Caramelized Onions

Ingredients

• 1 cup green or brown lentils
• 3/4 cup rice (washed and rinsed)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 onions (1 chopped, 1 sliced)
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• A pinch of salt to taste

Instructions

1. 1

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2. 2

   Heat 1 tbsp of olive on medium heat and cook the chopped onions until soft.

3. 3

   Add the cumin and mix them with the onions.

4. 4

   Rince the lentils and place them in the pot along with 3 cups of water.

5. 5

   Bring to a boil and let simmer 15 minutes covered or until the lentils are soft but not entirely cooked.

6. 6

   Add the washed rice to the pot along with 2 cups of water and salt. Bring to a boil and let simmer covered 10-15 minutes until the rice is soft.

7. 7

   Turn off heat, keep covered and let sit 5 minutes.

8. 8

   In a separate pan, heat the rest of the olive oil and cook the sliced onions around 15 minutes on medium-high heat until they get caramelized and dark in color.

9. 9

   Lower the heat if you feel the onions darken in color too quickly. Serve the caramelized onions on top of the Mdardara with fresh parsley and tomatoes. Enjoy!