Majadra

Step-by-step preparation

Cooking time: 40 mins

1. STEP 1

   

   Pour the washed lentils with water, bring to a boil, and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes.

2. STEP 2

   

   Drain the water from the lentils and add until the volume is 400 ml again.

3. STEP 3

   

   Cut 1 onion into medium cubes, fry until translucent, add cumin and heat for 2-3 minutes.

4. STEP 4

   

   Place the washed rice in the pan and heat, stirring, for 3-5 minutes.

5. STEP 5

   

   Add lentils to the rice, add water, bring to a boil over high heat, add salt, add garlic cloves, reduce heat to low, and cook covered until water is absorbed for 20 minutes.

6. STEP 6

   

   Cut the remaining onion into half or quarter rings.

7. STEP 7

   

   Fry until golden.

8. STEP 8

   

   Mix with cooked rice. Remove the garlic cloves.