Ingredients
- ( 1 cup) Dry green lentils
- ( 1/3 cup) White rice, raw
- ( 2 tbsp) Olive oil
- ( 2 1/2 medium) Brown onion, raw and peeled
- ( 1/2 tsp) Iodised table salt
- ( 700 ml) Tap water
- ( 1 tsp) Cumin (cummin) seed powder
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Canned lentils can be a convenient alternative to dry. When selecting canned foods, choose the option with the lowest sodium (salt) content.Makhbousa
Serves 4Time 30 minsThis tasty dish’s name means “messy lentils”
Fat - total
9g
13%
Fat - saturated
1g
6%
Salt
94mg
4%
Protein
15g
29%
Carbs
34g
11%
Sugar
6g
7%
Energy
1152kJ
13%
% based on an adult’s recommended daily intake
Ingredients
- ( 1 cup) Dry green lentils
- ( 1/3 cup) White rice, raw
- ( 2 tbsp) Olive oil
- ( 2 1/2 medium) Brown onion, raw and peeled
- ( 1/2 tsp) Iodised table salt
- ( 700 ml) Tap water
- ( 1 tsp) Cumin (cummin) seed powder
Method
- Boil the lentils if using dried lentils for 15 minutes or until just soft.
- Cook the rice, following the instructions on the rice packet.
- Combine the cooked rice and the boiled lentils.
- Shred the onions finely. In a pan, add olive oil and fry the onions until they are golden.
- Add the cooked onions to the rice and lentil mixture.
- Add cumin and salt.
- Cook on low heat for 30 minutes.
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