Mujadara Recipe (How to Make Lebanese Lentil & Rice)

Mujadara Recipe
In this video you'll learn how to make Lebanese lentils and rice called mujadara.
This is my family's recipe and it's hands down the BEST mujadara you'll ever taste. It has our secret step and ingredient to make it so good.
Lebanese lentils and rice was known as a poor man's food, but now, everyone loves it.
For the full recipe details click here plantbasedfolk.com/mujadara-r...
Mujadara is also known as mujaddara, mjadara, mejadara - all depending on where abouts you're from.
Did you know that mjadara is accidentally an authentice Lebanese vegan recipe!
You only need 3 main ingredients to make mujadara;
2.5 cups Brown lentils
2 cups Basmati rice
6 cups water 3 cups for soaking and 3 cups for cooking
600 g Onion divided (½ finely sliced & ½ finely diced)
½ cup Olive Oil
¾ tbsp Salt
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Did you make this Lebanese mujadara recipe? Leave me a comment below.
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[@lr5450]

Thank-you for this delicious recipe. Would canned lentils be possible to use?

[@PlantBasedFolk]

Yes. They can work. Just skip parboiling. Enjoy!

[@sihamazar9247]

Why use cans when you can make such a healthy & easy recipe…… Besides we DO NOT SOAK LENTILS….. WASH & boil straight away

[@laithlaith4615]

Looks so good

[@rajeshrajaian9274]

Wonderful recipe. Thanks for sharing.

[@PlantBasedFolk]

Thank you. Happy you enjoyed it

[@LiveGoodTheHealthyFoodLover]

Congratulations 🎉 very good recipe! 👏 will try to make it 😋😋😋

[@PlantBasedFolk]

Hihi thank you! It’s a family favourite. I look forward to hearing how you like it. Enjoy 😉

[@hellohelen75]

Good work... nothing like a lentil & rice pilaf... yum

[@PlantBasedFolk]

You've got that right!

[@MJ-em_jay]

Nice... healthy!

[@PlantBasedFolk]

thank you MJ! Hope you love mujadara!

[@user-db8su2hc3i]

Thanks for sharing. To make it for two, I did half of the recipe and it turned out excellent too.

[@PlantBasedFolk]

Thank you making my family’s mujadara. Now I feel like some too. Might put it on the menu this week

[@DarkScreen]

Yummy

[@PlantBasedFolk]

Thank you. Enjoy 😉

[@BreeCrutch]

Thank you for getting RIGHT TO the point of the video. I subscribed bc of it 😁👌🏾

[@PlantBasedFolk]

Aww thanks for the sub - I appreciate it so much! I hope you love my family's mujadara recipe :)

[@BreeCrutch]

@@PlantBasedFolk I'm sure I'll LOVE IT!! 💗💗

[@katrinab.2768]

Ditto this

[@fjordhellas4077]

Great recipe but I think you forgot the spices that my Lebanese friends use in this dish. I discovered Lebanese food about nine years ago. It’s simply divine. It beats Italian and French food anytime with its wide variety of flavors, spices and herbs.. Greetings from Norway.

[@PlantBasedFolk]

Hey there. Not forgotten at all. I’m of Lebanese heritage and this is how we make it. A true mujadara recipes requires zero no spices as the flavour comes from the ingredients. Try it. You’ll love it

[@SamA339-B14]

Mjadarah doesn't require any spices other than salt and a tiny dash of black pepper if desired.

[@iknowheis]

The flavor comes from the Carmelized onions! Delicious!

[@T.channel669]

There's no spices on that recipe only cumin and black pep. if you want it's an optional only. And salt ofcourse

[@thejoker5307]

My Lebanese Great grandma like beef bullian in her's lol ty for this.@@PlantBasedFolk

[@user-tp4lh5yk9m]

браво!

[@MReis-hz1uz]

💖💖

[@PlantBasedFolk]

💕 😋

[@kayfeathers7209]

I made this and it was absolutely amazing amazing amazing! I can make this all the time! I also had yogurt and an avocado on the side😋😋

[@PlantBasedFolk]

I am so delighted you love my family’s mujadara recipe. I love it so much too. Your sides with it sound divine, thanks for making this. Have a lovely day ❤️

[@sihamazar9247]

Try yogurt with minced garlic & chopped cucumber mixed together with dry mint…. Next to Mujadra

[@SamA339-B14]

Mjadarah is amazing with any appetizer like pickles, salads, any kind of olives. The variety is very wide

[@ruthhernandez2922]

So, where is the flavor from the spices? There are no spices.

[@PlantBasedFolk]

A true mujadara doesn't need spices, the flavours are from the lentils and onion, which are brought out by the salt. You'll be surprised how much flavour there is!

[@ER-je3fd]

I have been trying this, but I add in some eggs and also a bit of paprika. I like how it tastes with Paprika.

[@PlantBasedFolk]

As long as you like it, that is all that matters

[@mclarenf1lmguy]

What meat/chicken dishes would you say pairs well with this? Thanks for this recipe!

[@PlantBasedFolk]

I don’t eat meat anymore but it pairs well with most foods. My pleasure

[@hmmm2993]

In Caribbean we add coconut milk oh my heavenly

[@PlantBasedFolk]

What’s that dish called? Thanks for sharing!

[@catalineelkhoury7105]

I replace rice with bulgur, also divine

[@PlantBasedFolk]

Yes I love this!

[@georgealderson4424]

I mix brown rice and green lentils together and even without the onions I think it tastes good and is filling too. I am not sure what EVDO is but I have not had much luck with frying onions in vegetable oil haha Anyway I hope my efforts do not offend anyone's culture. Thank you. Blessings and peace

[@PlantBasedFolk]

Hey George, no offence taken. Food is what you make it to be. So good on you for making it your version. EVOO is extra virgin olive oil. When it comes to frying onion, patience is the key. It takes a while to crisp up. Don’t give up. Enjoy!

[@georgealderson4424]

@@PlantBasedFolk Thank you for your advice. I am sure that properly prepared onions will make the difference. I will try again.

[@PlantBasedFolk]

@@georgealderson4424 good luck and I hope to hear back when it give it a go again 😊

[@georgealderson4424]

@@PlantBasedFolk Ok. It is a simple, satisfying meal so nothing can go wrong...I hope! Thank you again

[@SamA339-B14]

Hi. Have you ever thought of using already fried onions in the bag? You find them in almost every supermarket nowadays. I prefer homemade fried onions but sometimes if I'm in a hurry I use the ones in the bag, try them out you may like them.

[@soudabehtazh7296]

Ok

[@PlantBasedFolk]

👍🏼

[@snehad368]

In the onions stir some green chillies and a little whole spices with ginger garlic and fresh mint, takes it to another level..

[@PlantBasedFolk]

I love your take. I do love chilli. What type of spices are you using?

[@snehad368]

@@PlantBasedFolk Cinnamon, cardomom, Caraway seeds, bay leaves few peppercorns.. Saute them in butter before adding onions and green chillies, then ginger garlic followed by mint leaves..

[@PlantBasedFolk]

@@snehad368 oh wow a whole new experience 😉

[@LOVELOVE197772]

I make some today taste is delicious but mine got little bit soggy

[@PlantBasedFolk]

Hey Maggy, so glad you found the taste delicious. Sounds like too much water was added. But, next time it should come out amazing! Enjoy 😉

[@otacon6241]

Great side dish and very healthy, some chicken or miso stock would go really far at adding more taste

[@PlantBasedFolk]

You can do whatever you like, but mjadara never has anything added to it.

[@otacon6241]

@@PlantBasedFolk interesting i will definitely try this on the weekend :)

[@PlantBasedFolk]

@@otacon6241 try it with a side of minted cucumber yoghurt salad. plantbasedfolk.com/vegan-lebanese-cucumber-yogurt-salad-khyar-bi-laban/ If you're not vegan, use regular yoghurt

[@cpnraj1]

Indian masoor dal & rice

[@PlantBasedFolk]

K

[@iknowheis]

My husband said it is supposed to be served with plain yogurt, as well. He was Palestinian.

[@PlantBasedFolk]

We love eating it with minted cucumbers in yoghurt. Palestinian food is yum btw

[@iknowheis]

@@PlantBasedFolk He always said the Lebanese were the best cooks

[@PlantBasedFolk]

@@iknowheis oh bless. What a lovely comment. 💕 🤗 that makes me smile

[@marcografvonpartagas]

We eat the same dish in Cyprus (minus the crispy onion topping) with yoghurt. A very satisfying dish.

[@PlantBasedFolk]

Oh I loved my time in Cyprus! What do you call this recipe?

[@Netsurferz12]

can this recipe taste good with red lentils?

[@PlantBasedFolk]

It’s always made with brown lentils. Red lentils will most likely turn mushy. Good luck 🤞

[@thecleanfreaks]

the red onion is sweet it might be try it and see

[@pennynolan7597]

Can you are it the day before?

[@PlantBasedFolk]

Do you mean prepare it? Then yes

[@usufusuf6497]

Are these lentils the same as horse gram

[@PlantBasedFolk]

Great question! No I don't believe they are the same. They very similar.

[@SamA339-B14]

That's very interesting, I should try it out 🤔 never heard of horse gram before

[@nidalchakra6962]

"Until par boiled” ! It’s more clear if you indicate the cooking time

[@PlantBasedFolk]

The full recipe is linked in the description

[@rocklobster5074]

My family makes this. So good it makes me scream Allahu Akbar!

[@PlantBasedFolk]

Lol wt!!! Glad u love it!

[@Pacifica1]

Similar to Egyptian Arab koshari except they have chickpeas, tomato & cumin sauce.

[@PlantBasedFolk]

I’ve still yet to try koshari. Will put it on my list to try

[@repxam841]

where are the spices ?

[@PlantBasedFolk]

Mujadara needs no spices. It’s full flavoured as is. So good! 🤤

[@repxam841]

@@PlantBasedFolk oh ok I didn't know it's the traditional way to do it 😊I found recipes with cumin and coriander seeds and it's delicious. Will try without next time thank you for the recipe.

[@PlantBasedFolk]

All good. It’s the additional onions within that make it so good! I’m sure you’ll love it! Sahtan (in Arabic that means two healths)

[@nancyarbogast7987]

Are there no spices

[@PlantBasedFolk]

A true Lebanese mujadara doesn’t require any spices. The flavours are from the lentils, onion and olive oil.

[@chayquh2381]

Wheres the cumin?it gives more taste and aroma👍

[@PlantBasedFolk]

authentic mujadara doesn't need any spices, the flavors are amazing on their own

[@aluminiumknight4038]

Why basamati

[@PlantBasedFolk]

you can use long grain too, I love basmati as it is a never fail rice

[@anacadiz5726]

The onion is burn ...and forgot to put cumin powder and LITTLE bit salt😀

[@PlantBasedFolk]

true mujadara doesn't require any spices, and salt was added. It is very flavourful on it's own.

[@nidalchakra6962]

Just add salt. No pepper no cumin !?

[@PlantBasedFolk]

A true mujadara only requires salt

[@abdulrasheed-cf6cc]

Onion is burn

[@PlantBasedFolk]

I know 😢 my mother wasn’t impressed I ruined this video. But, it tastes amazing 🤤

[@thecleanfreaks]

You have burnt the onions.

[@PlantBasedFolk]

🤔

[@cavegrl]

where are the goddam spices

[@PlantBasedFolk]

Whoaaa! Mujadara never has spices. It’s very flavoursome on its own. Try it and you’ll see. Enjoy 😉

[@Anonymous66]

I cooked this and it was extremely bland :(

[@PlantBasedFolk]

This is highly unlikely! No chance!

[@gmarounf7472]

Eat it with a nicely dressed garden salad or make cucumber and mint yogurt sauce to go with it. I wish I had yogurt right now, I have Mujadara but no yogurt.

[@sabeenjaved3549]

All onion burn what kind of cooking is this😂

[@PlantBasedFolk]

Don’t worry, my mum told me off for it. Whoops

[@rafikelkhoury7253]

Bruh this is not mujadra

[@PlantBasedFolk]

Lol nice joke

[@BoudyBoustany]

This is Moudardara. If you put it in a blender it becomes Moujadara, however, in Trablus Mjoudara is Moudaradara and Moudardara is Moujadara so chef's recipe is correct bass only in Tripoli. :P

[@PlantBasedFolk]

@@BoudyBoustany and those Tripolians know how to cook!

[@armena2866]

cant stand the music

[@PlantBasedFolk]

NWS