Mujaddara

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Ingredients

1 cup	brown lentils
3 cups	water
1 cup	basmati rice
2 tablespoons	olive oil
2 large	onions, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon	ground cumin
1 teaspoon	ground coriander
1 teaspoon	salt
—	black pepper to taste
—	fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

1. 1 Rinse the lentils under cold water and drain.
2. 2 In a medium saucepan, combine the lentils with 3 cups of water and bring to a boil.
3. 3 Reduce the heat and simmer for about 15 minutes until the lentils are partially cooked. Drain and set aside.
4. 4 Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain and set aside.
5. 5 In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
6. 6 Add the sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are caramelized and golden brown, about 15-20 minutes.
7. 7 Remove half of the onions and set aside for garnish.
8. 8 Add the cumin and coriander to the pot with the remaining onions and stir for 1 minute until fragrant.
9. 9 Add the partially cooked lentils, rice, salt, and black pepper to the pot.
10. 10 Pour in 2 cups of water and bring to a boil.
11. 11 Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes until the rice and lentils are tender and the water is absorbed.
12. 12 Fluff the mujaddara with a fork and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
13. 13 Serve the mujaddara warm, garnished with the reserved caramelized onions and fresh parsley.