Mujadarra

Directions

1. 1
   Fry onion med heat in 3 T oil until soft and brown.
2. 2
   Add lentils, water and spices (not salt and pepper)and bring to boil and simmer covered 20 minutes or until tender.
3. 3
   Add salt and pepper and rice.
4. 4
   bring to boil and reduce to lowest simmer covered for 20 minutes.
5. 5
   Please note I use coffee mugs as my cups as I like big helpings.
6. 6
   Serve with slow fried slivered onions that are caramalised and eyptian tomato sauce ( can post if anyones interested) and olive oil drizzled over (makes huge difference) and jajik yogurt and cucumber salad.
7. 7
   Is really really delicious and have kids saying it is their favourite meal!