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Rice and lentils

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sleepyhead

Mon, Apr 30 2007, 5:12 pm

I did a search, but couldn't find anything. Does anyone have a good recipe for the Syrian dish "majedra" / rice and lentils? Also, what's the best type of rice/lentils to use.

BrachaVHatzlocha

Mon, Apr 30 2007, 7:32 pm

I would love recipe for this, too! I used to work in a Syrian school and yummm

sleepyhead

Mon, Apr 30 2007, 10:52 pm

So did I. I sort of got the basic idea of how to make it but not exactly.

amother

Tue, May 01 2007, 8:41 am

my mom has a delish recipe for magadra but I don't talk to her right now...sorry...

Mishie

Tue, May 01 2007, 2:04 pm

I make it all the time. (although I'm not sure it's the REAL thing, it's my own version).

Saute Onions
Add the Rice and the Lentils, Saute for a couple of minutes.
Add spices.
Add water as you would for rice (2 for 1), and cook for 20 minutes.

You can soak the lentils first, so they'll be really soft.
I use the large green ones.

sleepyhead

Tue, May 01 2007, 4:34 pm

Thanks a lot!!

I was actually thinking of the baked version, if anyone knows one, but I can try this one. Sounds delicious.

chocolate moose

Tue, May 01 2007, 4:45 pm

Haven't tried lentils since the late 80's. maybe I'll try them again . . . .

thanks for posting.

Seraph

Wed, May 02 2007, 12:27 am

Mishie wrote:

Thats great- but waht spices???

Mishie

Wed, May 02 2007, 2:09 am

I guess any type you're used to.
I usually use: Salt, Pepper, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Parsley.

You can also add about 1 tsp. of your favorite soup-mix. (I use the MSG Free kind, they come in all flavors here, and you can buy them at the supermarkets now. Used to be they only sold those at the health-food stores). Smile

Seraph

Fri, May 04 2007, 3:37 am

If you search it spelled majadra, you'll find lots of recipes. I did, and made it and it was yummy. Basically cook rice and cook lentils- equal amounts. Fry onions, mix all together, add cumin, salt, pepper, paprika, and parsley. Top with crisp deep fried onions. Came out REALLY yummy!!

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