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Easy 1 hr 39 min~310 kcal 9/10
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Mejadra
A Levantine lentil and rice pilaf with cumin, coriander, and plenty of crisp fried onions.
Medium⏱️ 56 min📖 1 min readServes 6~390 kcal🌍 Middle Eastern
18 min prep 38 min cook
- Vegan
- #Budget-Friendly
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Timeline
Total 56 min- Prep18 min
- Cooking38 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
For the rice
- 1 glass(~200 ml) Yeşil mercimek
- 1.2 glass(~240 ml) Pirinç
- 3 glass(~600 ml) Su
For the onions
- 4 pcs Kuru soğan
For cooking
- 5 tbsp(~75 ml) Zeytinyağı
For the spice mix
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Kimyon
- 0.8 tsp(~4 ml) Kişniş tohumu
- 0.2 tsp(~1 ml) Tarçın
General
- 1.2 dessert spoon(~12 ml) Tuz
- 0.4 tsp(~2 ml) Karabiber
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Instructions
- 1
Yeşil mercimeği 14 dakika yarı yumuşayana kadar haşlayıp süzün.
14 min14:00 - 2
Kuru soğanları ince piyazlık doğrayın.
- 3
Zeytinyağının yarısında soğanın üçte ikisini 18 dakika koyu altın renk olana kadar kızartın.
18 min18:00 - 4
Kalan zeytinyağında pirinç, kimyon, kişniş tohumu, tarçın, tuz ve karabiberi 3 dakika çevirin.
3 min03:00 - 5
Mercimek ve suyu ekleyin, pilavı 16 dakika kısık ateşte pişirin.
16 min16:00 - 6
Pilavı 10 dakika dinlendirin, taneler kırılmasın.
10 min10:00 - 7
Kızarmış soğanı üstüne yayın, kalan çiğ soğanı ince kıyıp isteğe bağlı serpin.
💡 Tip: Soğanı acele kızartmayın; orta ateşte koyulaşan soğan pilava acılık değil tatlı derinlik verir.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Mejadrayı yanında isteğe bağlı yoğurt, turşu ve limonlu salatayla etsiz ana yemek olarak servis edin.
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Nutrition (per serving)
~390
kcal calories
13
g protein
66
g carbs
9
g fat
Protein 13%Carbs 66%Fat 21%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
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FAQ
How many servings does Mejadra make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Mejadra take?
Prep 18 minutes, cooking 38 minutes; 56 minutes in total.Is Mejadra difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Mejadra have?
Approximately 390 kcal per serving. Protein: 13g, carbs: 66g, fat: 9g.Is Mejadra allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.Which cuisine does Mejadra belong to?
This recipe belongs to Middle Eastern cuisine.How many ingredients does Mejadra need?
This recipe needs 10 ingredients.
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