One-pot Rice Cooker Mujadara (middle Eastern Rice And Lentils)
  1. Soak lentils in 4× water for at least 20 minutes, then drain. Wash and drain rice.

  2. Crispy onions: Select Sauté Mode for 15 minutes. Heat oil, add sliced onions and ¼ tsp salt. Cook, stirring often, until deeply golden and crispy (10–15 minutes). Remove and drain on a wire rack.

  3. Toast cashews: In the same pot, lightly toast cashew pieces until golden. Remove and set aside.

  4. Cook rice and lentils: Add drained rice and lentils to the pot. Season with ½ tsp salt. Add water (680 ml) and broth powder. Stir well.

  5. Select Brown Rice / Long Grain mode and cook (about 1 hour).

  6. Make yogurt sauce: Mix yogurt, cucumber, garlic, mint, and salt. Chill until ready to serve.

  7. Finish mujadara: Once cooked, sprinkle in cumin, half the onions, and fold.

  8. Serve: Top with crispy onions, toasted cashews, fresh herbs, and yogurt sauce.

Course🍽️Main Course

Diets🥕Vegetarian...

Category🍚Rice Dish

CuisineMiddle Eastern

Occasions🍲Comfort Food📆Everyday

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 40m

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