Mujadara
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. It's a tasty and hearty dish from Eastern cuisine made with rice and lentils. Everything is very simple: boil the rice and lentils until cooked, sauté the vegetables in a pan, then mix everything together, add spices, and it's ready. Your family and friends will be pleasantly surprised and delighted by this interesting dish, whether served at a festive or everyday meal. The dish is ready to be served.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Rinse the rice under running water until the water runs clear, transfer it to a saucepan, and add 375 milliliters of cold water. Cook for 15–20 minutes until half-cooked.
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Step 2
2. Rinse the lentils as well, place them in a pot, cover with cold water, bring to a boil over heat, and cook for 10–15 minutes after boiling.
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Step 3
3. Peel the onion and finely chop it; wash the carrot and grate it on a fine grater. Sauté in a frying pan with sunflower oil. Wash the bell pepper and cut it into cubes, add it to the onion and carrot, then add tomato purée and mix. Add chopped garlic and simmer for a few minutes.
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Step 4
4. Add the partially cooked rice and lentils to the pan with the vegetables, mix, add spices and salt to taste. Cook over low heat for 10-15 minutes. Sprinkle with paprika before serving.