Fedai's Mujadara Dish

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 large onions, halved, and sliced thinly
• 1 cup brown lentils, washed and drained thoroughly
• 1 1/2 cups long grain rice, washed and drained thoroughly
• Water
• 1 teas. Ground allspice
• 1 teas. Ground coriander
• 1 teas. each Salt and pepper

1. Heat oil in pan, add onions and fry until golden brown.
2. Remove half the onions to a plate covered with absorbent paper to drain and become crisp.
3. Wash Rice several times.
4. Cover with cold water, set aside for 30 minutes. Drain well
5. Meanwhile, put lentils in a pan cover with 2 1/2 cups of water. Simmer; uncovered for 25 minutes or just until tender.
6. Add rice, spices, salt, pepper, and the remaining onions. Bring to a boil. Lower temperature, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
7. Garnish with crisp brown onions.
8. Serve hot or cold with yogurt or a salad.

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