Middle Eastern Mujaddara Lentil Pilaf Rice

A Middle Eastern lentil and carrot pilau rice, spiced with earthy cumin and topped with caramelised onions.

For the Rice:
2 tbs oil
1 red onion, sliced finely
1 tsp salt + more to season to taste
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp ground black pepper
3 1/2 cups water
1 carrot diced
1 can of green lentils (roughly 400g)
2 cups basmati rice
2 tbs butter, broken up into small pats/knobs

For the onion topping:
1 tbs oil
1/4 tsp salt
2 red onions, sliced finely
1 yellow onion, sliced finely

View the full recipe at The Red Lychee →