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Cinnamon and Cardamom Mujadara with Chickpeas and Rice and Turmeric

Name: Cinnamon and Cardamom Mujadara with Chickpeas and Rice and Turmeric
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Palestinian
Ingredients: 1/2 cup lentils, rinsed; 1/2 cup rice, rinsed; 1 onion, finely chopped; 1 tbsp oil; 1 tsp turmeric; Salt to taste; Water as needed; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/2 tsp ground cardamom

Offers a sweet, warm, and slightly spicy undertone.

32 minutes4 servings

Method

Mix in cinnamon and cardamom with the onions during sautéing.
In a pot, sauté onions in oil until soft. Add lentils, rice, turmeric, and salt.
Add water to cover ingredients by 2 inches. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until tender.
Let rest for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.

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