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Madardara (Mujaddara) — Southern Lebanese Rice & Lentils

Madardara (also called mujaddara) is a Southern Lebanese rice-and-lentils dish. Simple, delicious, and nutritious — but it requires a bit of know‑how: get the liquid right so the rice neither turns mushy nor stays undercooked. Try it and show us your skills!

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2 cups large lentils1 liter water (or a little more) for boiling the lentils1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1 cup basmati rice1/2 teaspoon salt1 onion2 tablespoons oil

Garnish

Crispy fried onion wedges (fried in oil with a pinch of cornstarch for extra crunch)

Step 1

Rinse the lentils, then place them in a pot with the water and cumin. Simmer until they are only half‑cooked (par‑boiled).

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