# Mujadara (from The Mediterranean Dish)

Video: [Crazy delicious Mujadara! Lentils and Rice with Crispy Onions!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDtDh5PLSo4) by [The Mediterranean Dish](https://www.youtube.com/@TheMediterraneanDish).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$1.57 per serving, ~$4.70 for ~3 portions (assumed); saves ~$17.43* per serving (92%) vs ordering out (~$19.00*). * Estimate: every counted line priced from Ontario averages; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario Mediterranean restaurant plate at ~$19, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- 2 large onion
- some olive oil _(amount estimated)_
- to taste salt
- 1 cup black beluga lentils
- 2 cups water
- some onion _(amount estimated)_
- a little bit olive oil _(amount estimated)_
- some rice _(amount estimated)_
- some water _(amount estimated)_
- a little bit salt _(amount estimated)_
- about half to a teaspoon cumin
- some parsley _(amount estimated)_
- a little bit greek yogurt _(amount estimated)_
- some red pepper flakes _(amount estimated)_

## Steps

1. [0:10](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDtDh5PLSo4&t=10s) Chop two large onions finely and slice another portion into rings.
2. [0:13](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDtDh5PLSo4&t=13s) Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and add the diced onions.
3. [0:22](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDtDh5PLSo4&t=22s) Season the diced onions with kosher salt and cook them for 30 to 40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until deeply caramelized.
4. [0:33](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDtDh5PLSo4&t=33s) Rinse one cup of black beluga lentils in a bowl.
5. [0:36](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDtDh5PLSo4&t=36s) Transfer the rinsed lentils to a pot and add two cups of water.
6. [1:08](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDtDh5PLSo4&t=68s) Simmer the lentils on the stove for about 10 minutes.
7. [1:20](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDtDh5PLSo4&t=80s) Heat a little olive oil in a separate skillet for frying onion rings.
8. [1:26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDtDh5PLSo4&t=86s) Fry the onion rings in batches until they become crispy and deep brown.
9. [1:29](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDtDh5PLSo4&t=89s) Drain the cooked lentils using a strainer.
10. [1:38](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDtDh5PLSo4&t=98s) Drain the onion rings and set them aside on paper towels.
11. [2:14](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDtDh5PLSo4&t=134s) Add washed and soaked rice to the pan containing the caramelized onions.
12. [2:21](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDtDh5PLSo4&t=141s) Stir in the cooked lentils and pour in water.
13. [2:25](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDtDh5PLSo4&t=145s) Bring the mixture to a boil, then season with salt and cumin.
14. [2:36](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDtDh5PLSo4&t=156s) Cover the pan, reduce the heat, and let the rice cook for 15 to 20 minutes.
15. [2:46](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDtDh5PLSo4&t=166s) Turn off the heat and let the covered pan sit undisturbed for 10 minutes.
16. [3:20](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDtDh5PLSo4&t=200s) Fluff the cooked mujadara with a wooden spoon and garnish with parsley.
17. [3:32](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDtDh5PLSo4&t=212s) Serve the dish with a side of greek yogurt, red pepper flakes, and the crispy onion rings.

## Equipment

- skillet
- pot
- strainer
- wooden spoon

## What the video didn't say

- Exact amount of olive oil used
- Exact amount of salt used
- Exact amount of water used for the final rice and lentil mix
- Exact quantity of rice used
- Exact amount of sliced onion rings
- Serving size and total preparation time

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