Mujadara-Style Lentils with Caramelised Onions

A comforting lentil and rice dish topped with sweet caramelised onions.

SHOPPING LIST

• brown lentils200g
• long grain rice200g
• onion3
• vegetable oil3 tbsp
• ground cumin1 tsp
• ground coriander1 tsp
• salt1 tsp
• black pepper1 tsp

METHOD

1. 1Cook the lentils in boiling water for 20 minutes until tender, then drain.
2. 2Thinly slice the onions and heat 2 tbsp oil in a pan over medium heat.
3. 3Cook the onions for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until deep golden and sticky, then set aside.
4. 4In a pot, heat the remaining oil and stir in the rice with the cumin and coriander for 1 minute.
5. 5Add 400ml water, bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
6. 6Fold the cooked lentils into the rice and season with salt and pepper.
7. 7Serve topped with the caramelised onions.

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