Mujadara (Lentils and Rice with Crispy Onions)

• 4 yellow onions, sliced thin
• 1/2 cupolive oil
• 1 cuplentils, brown or green
• 1 cupwhite rice, rinsed
• 2 tspground cumin
• 1/2 tspground allspice
• 2 tspsalt
• 3 cupswater
• 1 cupplain yogurt

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Method

1. 1

   Cook onions in oil in a wide skillet over medium heat 30-35 min, stirring often, until deep brown and crisp at the edges. Lift out half and reserve.

2. 2

   Simmer lentils in 3 cups water 15-18 min in a pot until nearly tender.

3. 3

   Add the rice, cumin, allspice, salt, and the cooked onions with their oil. Cover and cook on low 15-18 min until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed.

4. 4

   Rest 10 min covered. Top with reserved crispy onions and serve with yogurt.