Mejadra recipe

Method

1. Bring a large pan of water to the boil and add the lentils. Simmer for 25-40 mins, adding the rice after 15 mins, until both are cooked through (the rice should still have some bite to it). Drain well.
2. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat. Fry the onions for 15-20 mins until crisp and golden brown. Remove ½ of the onions from the pan and set aside. Add the spices to the pan with the remaining onions and cook for 2-3 mins until fragrant. Season.
3. Stir the spiced onions into the drained rice and lentils, cover with a tight-fitting lid and leave to stem for 10 mins. Scatter with the reserved onion and the chopped coriander to serve.

• Tip: Save time by using a 390g tin of cooked green lentils instead of dried. Cook the rice to pack instructions, then stir them through.

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