by Sarah Cotterell and Aitana Infante December 06, 2023
Mejadra - or Mujaddara - is a simple but perfect store cupboard combination of lentils, rice or another grain, spices and crispy onions. You can find subtle variations across the Middle East but each is equally comforting and delicious. Mejadra tastes especially good on a cold evening, when the sweet aroma of frying onions sets your tummy rumbling. This version of mejadra uses Hodmedod's Pilau Mix #2 in which the nutty emmer grains make a delicious British-grown substitute for the more usual rice, alongside our earthy olive green lentils. |
Try serving with steamed greens drizzled with tahini, lemon, olive oil and sea salt. The flavour of the grains becomes even tastier after a few days, so don’t be afraid to make a big batch. Simply reheat it in a frying pan with a little olive oil.
Read the recipe through before you start, as there are a few different parts to the dish which you can prepare at the same time.
Serves 5 to 6
Ingredients
For the shallots
For the seasoning and toppings
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MethodFor the pilau mix
For the shallots
To serve
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