Lentil Rice Pilaf (Mercimekli Pilav)
Lentil Rice Pilaf (Mercimekli Pilav)
Ingredients
- 3 large onions
- 1 cup olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups basmati rice
- 1 1/2 cups green lentils
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- as needed water
Instructions
- 1
Wash the green lentils thoroughly. Boil them in plenty of water until completely soft. Once soft, drain them and transfer to a large pot.
⏱️ 20 min
- 2
Slice the onions thinly. Place them in a pan with olive oil and caramelize them, stirring occasionally, first over high heat, then over low heat, until golden brown.
⏱️ 20 min
- 3
Add the washed basmati rice and half of the caramelized onions to the boiled lentils. Add black pepper, cumin, and salt. Add enough water to cover the ingredients and stir.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Once it starts to boil, cover the pot. Cook over low heat for approximately 20 minutes.
⏱️ 20 min
- 5
Turn off the heat and let the pilaf rest for 10 minutes.
⏱️ 10 min
- 6
Transfer to a serving dish, top with the remaining caramelized onions, and serve.
⏱️ 5 min
Kitchen Tools
Lentil Rice Pilaf (Mercimekli Pilav)
- 3 large onions
- 1 cup olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups basmati rice
- 1 1/2 cups green lentils
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- as needed water
Instructions
- 1
Wash the green lentils thoroughly. Boil them in plenty of water until completely soft. Once soft, drain them and transfer to a large pot.
⏱️ 20 min - 2
Slice the onions thinly. Place them in a pan with olive oil and caramelize them, stirring occasionally, first over high heat, then over low heat, until golden brown.
⏱️ 20 min - 3
Add the washed basmati rice and half of the caramelized onions to the boiled lentils. Add black pepper, cumin, and salt. Add enough water to cover the ingredients and stir.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Once it starts to boil, cover the pot. Cook over low heat for approximately 20 minutes.
⏱️ 20 min - 5
Turn off the heat and let the pilaf rest for 10 minutes.
⏱️ 10 min - 6
Transfer to a serving dish, top with the remaining caramelized onions, and serve.
⏱️ 5 min