Mujadara

Process

1. Preparation:
   1. Cook the lentils with the salt and water - simmer for 20 minutes until tender but intact; they will be further cooked in the mixture.
2. Put a skillet on medium, immediately (before it’s heated) add the oil and onion
3. Cook for 20-25 minutes until the water evaporates, the onion paste thickens, and the colour shifts to light brown.
4. Add the seeds, toast 30 seconds
5. Add the garlic and ground spices, stir until fragrant
6. Add the rice, stir to coat.
7. Add the drained cooked lentils.
8. Add water, salt and msg; bring to a boil and simmer (covered) on very low for 15 minutes.
9. Add the parsley and coriander, cook for 5 minutes.
10. Remove from heat
11. Stir in the ground coriander
12. Remove the lid and cover with a tea-towel. Let sit for 10 minutes.
13. Mix through the remaining parsley and server.