M'Juderah (Lebanese rice and lentils)

This is a really healthy and tasty dish two Lebanese friends taught me.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 3  cups  uncooked basmati rice
• 1  cup brown lentils (pick the stones out first)
• 1  large onion, minced
• 1  tablespoon allspice, or more to taste
•  oil

• Side

• 6 -8  tomatoes, finely chopped (any kind)
• 1  English cucumber, peeled and finely chopped
• 4 -6  cloves garlic, minced
•  salt
• 3  tablespoons  vegetable oil

Directions

1. Rinse the rice and lentils in a large pot with cold water.
2. After rinsing, fill with water and cook until rice and lentils are tender.
3. Drain in colander and rinse with cold water.
4. In the meantime, cook onions in oil (a few tablespoons) until soft.
5. Remove from heat and add allspice and rice.
6. Mix and fluff thoroughly and don't forget the salt.
7. Cover with dishtowel on underside of lid.
8. Leave on warm on burner for at least 1/2 hour.
9. Side: mix all ingredients and add salt to taste.