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Mejadra – LADL Flowchart Recipe

Origin: Iraq, Middle East, Lebanon

AKA: Mujaddara, majadra, moujadara, mudardara, and megadarra

About: Mejadra is a very popular Middle East dish generally consisting of brown or green lentils and rice. The slight crunch from the soft fried onion along with roasted coriander and cumin seeds gives a distinct and wonderful flavor.

Served with:

  • Yogurt

Additions:

  • Pine nuts, 2 tbsp
  • Lemon juice, a squeeze
  • Cayenne pepper, 1/2 tsp
  • Spicy paprika. 1/2 tsp
  • Mint (fresh), 3 tbsp

Substitutions:

  • Yellow onion — Red onion
  • Vegetable oil — Olive oil

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