What is mujadara English?

Mujaddara (Arabic: مجدرة‎ mujadarah, with alternative spellings in English majadra, mejadra, moujadara, mudardara, and megadarra) consists of cooked lentils together with groats, generally rice, and garnished with sautéed onions.

Who invented mujadara?

The origin of mujadara is often attributed to Lebanon, but the first Mujadara recipe actually appeared in an Iraqi cookbook in 1226 (I believe it’s mostly attributed to Lebanon because Lebanese food has become synonymous with Arabic food in the United States).

How do you pronounce mujadara?

Basically, the only thing that separated this salad from mujadara was caramelized onions, so I used it as the base. When I first discovered mujadara, almost 20 years ago, I fell in love with it instantly. Initially, I pronounced it moo-zha-DAH-rah. Then, a few years ago, I heard it pronounced moo-ZHA-d’rah.

Where does the recipe for mujadara come from?

The ingredients used are typically always kept in the pantry and are inexpensive. Mujadara hails from the middle-east as a signature dish. Some links on this page are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission, at no extra cost to you, if you purchase via those links.

Is the mujadara in the Middle East vegan?

Mujaddara is a Middle Eastern lentil rice dish. It’s healthy, vegan and delicious! In the Middle East people tend to include meat and poultry in their everyday diet, so meat and poultry tend to be the main ingredient of almost every meal. This healthy vegan meal substitutes animal protein with plant protein coming from brown lentils.

How to make mujadara with lentil and rice?

An authentic Lebanese mujadara recipe of lentils and rice. This recipe is vegan and gluten free. An inexpensive meal to feed the whole family. Add lentils and salt. Submerge in water (covering lentils at least 1cm above), cook on med-high heat until lentils are par boiled

What are the different spellings of mujadara?

It has many spelling variations: mujadarra, mujadarah, majadra, mejadra, moujadara, mudardara, and megadarra. Mujadara is a seriously inexpensive vegetarian meal that would make a statement at your next get-together.