This classic Arab dish features rice and lentils seasoned with cumin, coriander and cloves, and then topped with sweet caramelized onions. Plus: Global Recipe Guide
How to Make It
In a small skillet, toast the pine nuts over moderate heat for about 5 minutes, stirring, until golden.
In a medium pot of salted boiling water, cook the lentils until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and rinse under cool water. Drain well.
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Add the chopped onion and cook over moderately high heat, stirring, until softened and lightly golden, about 2 minutes. Stir in the rice, bulgur, cumin, coriander and cloves. Add 1 3/4 cups of water and bring to a boil. Cover and cook over low heat until the rice and bulgur are tender and the water is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
Remove from the heat and top the rice with the lentils. Cover and let stand for 10 minutes.
In a large nonstick skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the sliced onions and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 10 minutes.
Fluff the rice with a fork; discard the cloves. Stir in the parsley and lemon juice and season with salt and pepper. Transfer the mujaddara to a platter, top with the sliced onions and toasted pine nuts and serve.