1vegetable stock cube(or chicken if not vegetarian)
1.5tablespooncumin powder
1.5teaspoonsalt, plus a little extra pinch for onions
1/2teaspoonblack pepper
1/2teaspoonground coriander
1/2teaspoonturmeric
8-10peeled whole garlic cloves
1cuprinsed coarse bulgur
Instructions
Heat the vegetable oil together in a large pot over medium high heat. Once hot, add the sliced onions. Add a pinch of salt. Stir every few minutes until onions are deeply brown and evenly caramelized about 10 minutes. Reduce heat slightly if onions are turning too dark before becoming soft. After this time reduce heat to low and let them cook for a further 10 minutes or so, then remove half of the onions to a paper towel lined plate.
Place the rinsed lentils in the saucepan with the remaining half of the onions, and cover with 2.5 cups of water or until lentils are covered.
Add the bouillon cube, cumin, salt, black pepper, ground coriander, and turmeric. Add the peeled garlic cloves, and stir to combine.
Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to medium low, simmering for 25- 30 minutes until lentils are tender with just a little bit of a bite to them. Halfway through simmering time, check the pot and if the water has dried out add a splash more water.
When lentils are done cooking, add in the rinsed bulgur to the lentil water mixture. Add the extra 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then cover and cook on low heat for 20 minutes or until bulgur is cooked and water has evaporated.
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Notes
Tips and Notes:
If you want the lentils to cook faster, soak the lentils in some hot water for about 30 minutes.
Take the time to really caramelized the onions until they turn a deep golden brown.
This recipe is NOT gluten free, as bulgur is a wheat product. It is vegan however!
Storing leftovers: You can store leftovers for up to 4 days in a tightly covered container in the fridge. I usually have some extra caramelized onions I store too so that I can top leftovers with more onions.Freezing Mujadara: Although it may become slightly mushy, you can freeze it for up to 3 months. You can then gently reheat on the stove with a splash of water.