Mujadara

Method

1. 1 Slice the onions very thinly, fry them in olive oil for 15 minutes until brown and crispy, then remove and set aside.
2. 2 Simmer brown lentils in water for 20 minutes until tender but not mushy, then drain off excess water.
3. 3 Wash the rice, then put it in a pot with the lentils, cumin powder, salt, pepper, and half of the fried onions.
4. 4 Add just enough water to cover the rice, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 18 minutes until the rice is cooked through.
5. 5 Let it simmer for another 10 minutes, fluff it up, then sprinkle the remaining fried onions on top.

With an appliance

• Pressure cooker 42 min

  Replace step 2: cook brown lentils under high pressure for 6 minutes, then allow to air dry for 7 minutes; reduce cooking time to approximately 7 minutes, ensuring the lentils are evenly softened but still intact, and no need to monitor. Continue cooking the rice from step 4 as usual along with the cooked lentils.