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To prepare 4 servings we will need:

Smoked loin – 100-150 gr.

Rice (in our case, a mixture of golden and wild) - ? glasses, green lentils – ? glasses

Carrots – 1 pc., onions – 2 pcs.

Garlic – 1 clove

Tabasco chipotle sauce – 1 tbsp. l. without top

Ketchup (due to the lack of fresh tomato at the moment) – 2 tbsp. l.

Mix of spices (paprika, tomatoes, garlic, coriander, onion, oregano, basil, pepper, turmeric) – 1 tsp.

Vegetable oil – 2-3 tbsp. l.

Water – 1.25 cups

Salt - to taste (but at the very end of cooking!)

Let's get started!

Take aromatic smoked loin, cut into strips and mix with 1 tablespoon of Tabasco chipotle sauce, which will give the meat a spicy taste with a smoky aroma.

The further procedure is somewhat reminiscent of preparing zirvak for pilaf.

Cut into strips and fry the carrots until golden brown and fragrant.

Add chopped onion and fry for another 5 minutes.

Add the loin

and fry until the aromas of smoked meat make your stomach begin to sing toccata and fugue in D minor.

At this moment, add 1 finely chopped clove of garlic (do not overcook!), stir quickly, after 20-30 seconds – rice, lentils, 2 tablespoons of ketchup. Stir and add 1.25 cups of water.

Add 1 teaspoon of spices

If you don’t have time to cook, but you need to cook something, then this analogue of the oriental dish majadra can save you. All you need is rice with lentils, onions and sunflower oil. Cooking will take you no more than 30 minutes. If you also serve this dish with a vegetable salad, then you are guaranteed a complete lunch or dinner. Lentils are rich in vegetable protein, rice perfectly complements it in terms of satiety, which is why in Arab countries majadara is called meat for the poor.

based on majadra recipe

Ingredients:

• Rice – 2 cups,
• Lentils (I used yellow) – 1 cup,
• Onions – 2-3 pieces,
• Vegetable oil,
• Spices (ideally baharat, but since we are preparing an analogue, use your favorites).

Cooking process:

The method of preparing this dish is quite simple, as is the composition. Of course, in eastern countries this dish is enhanced by a special spice, or rather a bouquet of spices, called baharat. And it is customary to cook rice with lentils according to this recipe quite spicy. We, however, are not accustomed to such “fire” on the tongue, so we will add herbs and spices to our taste.

Sort the rice and rinse. There are many variations of this dish. And the rice in it can be absolutely any kind, either white (long or round) or unpolished brown. You can also use bulgur.

Lentils also need to be washed. It is not necessary to soak it before cooking. Lentils, like rice, can be used in any variety and color. Each time the dish will reveal itself to you in a new way.

Some of the onion needs to be chopped into small cubes, and some into half rings. Coarsely chopped onion will need to be fried separately until caramelized for decoration.

Fry finely chopped onion with vegetable oil. When the onion is lightly fried, transfer it to a saucepan and add 4 cups of water. This step can be done immediately in a saucepan or tall saucepan.

Then add rice and lentils. Keep on high heat until it boils. Add salt to taste and spices. If you add turmeric to a dish, it will sparkle with golden colors.

Turn down the heat. Cook the rice and lentils until tender, stirring occasionally.

It is yellow in color and very tender, so it got mushy from being cooked together with rice. That is why there are recipes in which rice and lentils are cooked separately and then mixed. If you cook rice with lentils in a slow cooker, there will be no hassle with stirring at all and the dish will be more crumbly.

Serve rice and lentils with fried onions. Ideally, add it to the dish.

This rice and lentil dish goes well with natural yogurt. Fresh cucumber and mint leaves will also be very helpful.

Bon appetit and good recipes!

This dish is popular in both Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine. It is prepared both in the Caucasus and in Arab countries. Lentils with rice and fried onions serve as an independent dish, but can also be served as a side dish with meat, fish or poultry. We will tell you how to prepare such a dish in our article. We will offer you a choice of several photos and recipes for lentils with rice with step-by-step descriptions.

The following secrets will help you make a rice and lentil dish truly tasty and healthy.

1. When cooking, it is recommended to use green lentils. It has a dense structure, does not boil over, maintaining its shape, and goes well in a dish with long-grain rice. Red lentils do not have an outer shell, so they boil very quickly. It is more suitable for making cream soup or puree.
2. To make the dish cook faster, it is recommended to pre-soak the lentils for at least 15 minutes, and preferably overnight. Then you can cook it in 1-1.5 hours.
3. Spices will help improve the taste of the dish. The main ingredients include curry, paprika, chili and other spices.

Armenian lentils and rice recipe

The dish presented below is popular not only in the South Caucasus, but also in Greece. Traditionally, it is prepared from green lentils, which do not boil like red ones, but retain their shape well. The dish has an interesting taste with a spicy twist due to the addition of cumin. Well, the benefits of lentils for the body are beyond doubt. The dish can be served separately or with meat.

The recipe for lentils with rice in Armenian is as follows:

1. Cooking begins with soaking the legumes. Green lentils (1 tbsp.) are sorted, washed and filled with cold water for 30 minutes.
2. After half an hour, pour clean cold water over the lentils. Place the pan over medium heat, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and cook the porridge until tender. At the very end salt is added. Place the finished lentils in a colander.
3. Rice (1 tbsp.) Wash under running water, pour boiling water (2 tbsp.), salt and add cumin. Cook the cereal over low heat until tender.
4. Heat olive oil in a frying pan, add onion cut into half rings (2-3 pieces) and fry it until golden brown. When the onion becomes soft, salt it, season with pepper and add tomato paste (1 tbsp).
5. Lentils are mixed with rice, seasoned with olive oil and sprinkled with fried onions. Serve the dish with finely chopped cilantro or parsley.

Lentils with vegetables and rice

The following dish is a hearty yet light meal that is perfect for vegetarian cooking or for fasting. According to this recipe, lentils and rice are prepared in the following sequence:

1. Soak basmati rice (250 g) in cold water.
2. Rinse the lentils, cover with cold water, add 2 cloves of garlic, salt and cook until soft. It shouldn't boil over.
3. Potatoes (2 pieces) cut into cubes and deep-fry. Place it on a paper napkin to absorb excess oil.
4. Cut the onions and carrots into cubes and fry directly in a saucepan with a thick bottom, pouring olive oil (20 ml) into it.
5. Place potatoes on top of the roasted vegetables, then a layer of lentils. Spread washed rice on top. Salt the dish and fill it with water above the rice to the thickness of a finger. Cover the pan with a lid and cook the rice and lentils for 15 minutes over low heat. Stir before serving.

How to cook lentils with mushrooms and rice?

The following recipe will help you please your loved ones with an interesting and tasty dish. You can learn how to cook rice with lentils from the instructions.

1. Soak a glass of green lentils for 1 hour.
2. Chop the onion into half rings, cut the carrots into thin cubes, and divide the mushrooms into 4 parts with a knife.
3. In a cauldron, fry the onion in vegetable oil until translucent. Add carrots, 3 cloves of finely chopped garlic, and after 2 minutes, mushrooms. Cook for about 5 minutes.
4. Add spices. Add turmeric and cumin (1 tsp each), salt to taste.
5. Rinse the rice and lentils, pour into a cauldron and spread into an even layer.
6. Pour the contents of the cauldron with tomato juice (3 tbsp.). It should be 2 cm higher than the rice and lentils. Cook covered for 30 minutes.

Lentils with chicken and rice

The dish prepared according to the following recipe turns out to be nourishing, aromatic and tasty. This is a great option for lunch or dinner. And preparing it is not difficult at all.

1. Wash lentils (1/2 cup) and cook until half cooked for 15 minutes, then drain in a colander.
2. In a frying pan in refined oil, fry the chicken breast cut into cubes (500 g). As soon as the surface of the bird becomes golden brown, add the onion and carrots cut into strips. Mix.
3. Add black pepper (1/2 tsp), salt (2 tsp) and cinnamon (1 tsp) to the chicken and vegetables in the pan.
4. Add washed rice (2 tbsp) and fill it with water (4 tbsp).
5. Add the lentils, after draining them in a colander. Cover the pan with a lid.
6. According to the recipe, cook the lentils and rice until the water has evaporated and all the ingredients are soft. Serve with finely chopped cilantro.

Recipe for lentils and rice in a slow cooker

This recipe contains a harmonious combination of ingredients. Crispy rice, delicious lentils, spicy Adyghe cheese - even a true gourmet will not refuse this dish. When cooking in a slow cooker, follow the following step-by-step instructions:

1. Select the "Frying" or "Baking" program.
2. Pour a little vegetable oil into the multicooker bowl and fry coarsely grated carrots, as well as onions and diced potatoes (2 pieces) for 10 minutes.
3. Add Adyghe cheese, cut into small pieces (150 g). Mix.
4. Add washed lentils and rice (1 tbsp each).
5. Pour the contents of the bowl with hot water (2.5 tbsp.). Add curry (0.5 tsp), a pinch of asafoetida, salt and pepper. Stir again.
6. Cook rice and lentils according to the slow cooker recipe for 50 minutes. Choose the mode “Pilaf” or “Rice”.

In Mediterranean cuisine, legumes might rightfully look down on all other grains. Whether fresh or dry, in the bitter cold of winter or in the unbearable heat of summer, legume dishes always have a place on the table of the inhabitants of this region.

Lentils with rice and cumin are a nourishing, tasty, healthy and quick to prepare dish.

Ingredients

(for 6 people)

• 300 grams of large lentils
• 6 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 medium red onions, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 3 tablespoons grape vinegar
• 1 cup basmati rice
• ½ bunch fresh cilantro (coriander) or parsley, finely chopped
• salt and freshly ground pepper

How to cook lentils with rice

1. Wash the lentils and place them in boiling salted water. Let it cook until it becomes soft, but not overcooked. Drain into a colander and set aside.

2. Heat olive oil in a wide frying pan and throw onions into it.

3. Reduce the heat to low, sprinkle the onion with cumin, salt and pepper. Stir until the onions begin to caramelize.

4. When our onion, soft and juicy, looks like dark marmalade, pour vinegar into it. Stir until the vinegar evaporates.

5. Add lentils to the frying pan with the onions, stir and turn off the heat.

6. Throw rice into a saucepan with plenty of cold water. From the moment the water boils, let the rice cook for 12 minutes.

7. After this, remove the pan from the heat and tip the rice into a colander.

8. Transfer the lentils and onions into a wide, deep salad bowl, add rice there, and mix.

9. If necessary, adjust the taste with salt. Pepper with freshly ground pepper and sprinkle with finely chopped cilantro or parsley on top.