Mujadara a simple Palestinian dish Recipe by Food Fusion

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur

Quinoa is more nutritious, while bulgur is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

In a pot add black lentil gram, pink salt, water, mix well & bring it to boil.

Remove the scum then, cover & cook on low flame for 10-12 minutes or until 90% tender, set aside.

In a pot add cooking oil, almonds & fry on medium flame until golden, take out & set aside.

In the same oil, add onion & fry until golden brown, take out & set aside.

In the same pot add chopped onion, chopped garlic & sauté for 2 minutes.

Add coriander powder, cumin powder, cinnamon powder, pink salt & mix well.

Add boiled lentil along with its all water & stir.

Add soaked rice & mix well, cover & steam cook on low for 10-12 minutes.

Garnish with fried onion, fried almonds, chopped parsley & serve!

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