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Magdara

Magdara

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A traditional Moroccan dish consisting of lentils and rice cooked together.

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Recipe from יוני2023, Gran, גיל בכר and 2 other contributors (Wikibooks), adapted by Recette de cuisine · · updated on

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Magdara is a traditional Moroccan dish that combines lentils and rice cooked together. It’s a simple and delicious recipe that can be prepared in just a few steps.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time10 min
  • Cook time35 min
  • Total45 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodjar
  • Estimated cost$2.39 $0.60 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.

Ingredients

4 people
  • $1.24
  • $0.29
  • $0.73
  • $0.03
  • $0.10

Prices from US supermarkets for 4 of 5 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Cook the lentils in a large amount of water until they are tender – about 30 minutes in a regular pot and 15 minutes in a pressure cooker.
  2. Once the lentils are cooked, drain them. ≈ 2 min
  3. Before the lentils soften, chop the onion and sauté the lentils until they are golden brown. ≈ 8 min
  4. Add the rice and stir constantly until it becomes translucent. ≈ 3 min
  5. Add 4 cups of boiling water.
  6. Once the water has come to a boil in the pot, reduce the heat to the lowest setting and add the spices to your liking.
  7. Cook for approximately 20 minutes, with the lid tightly closed.
  8. If the rice is not cooked enough, add half a cup of water and continue cooking until the water is absorbed. ≈ 3 min
  9. Once the rice and lentils are cooked, they are gently mixed together. ≈ 3 min

The bill

Magdara

  • 1/2 cup of lentils$1.24
  • 2 onions$0.29
  • A bowl of rice$0.73
  • Salting spoon$0.03
  • Half a teaspoon of black pepper$0.10

Total$2.39

that's $0.60 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Equipment

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Before you start

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup of lentils
  • 2 onions
  • A bowl of rice
  • Salting spoon
  • Half a teaspoon of black pepper

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