M’addas (معدس)

30 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Finely dice three onions and seven garlic cloves. Keep garlic chunky.
  2. 2Finely dice three onions and seven garlic cloves. Keep garlic chunky.
  3. 3Finely dice three onions and seven garlic cloves. Keep garlic chunky.
  4. 4Cut three large potatoes into cubes.
  5. 5Cut three large potatoes into cubes.
  6. 6Cut three large potatoes into cubes.
  7. 7Sauté potatoes, onions, and garlic in two tablespoons of oil or ghee. Season with a hefty pinch of salt, one teaspoon each of cumin and coriander powder, and half a teaspoon of cinnamon powder.
  8. 8Sauté potatoes, onions, and garlic in two tablespoons of oil or ghee. Season with a hefty pinch of salt, one teaspoon each of cumin and coriander powder, and half a teaspoon of cinnamon powder.
  9. 9Sauté potatoes, onions, and garlic in two tablespoons of oil or ghee. Season with a hefty pinch of salt, one teaspoon each of cumin and coriander powder, and half a teaspoon of cinnamon powder.
  10. 10Add two tablespoons of tomato purée, one diced tomato, two dried limes, and optionally, a mushroom stock cube.
  11. 11Add two tablespoons of tomato purée, one diced tomato, two dried limes, and optionally, a mushroom stock cube.
  12. 12Add two tablespoons of tomato purée, one diced tomato, two dried limes, and optionally, a mushroom stock cube.
  13. 13Stir well and let simmer on low heat for about 10 minutes.
  14. 14Stir well and let simmer on low heat for about 10 minutes.
  15. 15Stir well and let simmer on low heat for about 10 minutes.
  16. 16Mix equal amounts of basmati rice and red lentils.
  17. 17Mix equal amounts of basmati rice and red lentils.
  18. 18Mix equal amounts of basmati rice and red lentils.
  19. 19Wash and soak the rice and lentils mixture for at least 10 minutes.
  20. 20Wash and soak the rice and lentils mixture for at least 10 minutes.
  21. 21Wash and soak the rice and lentils mixture for at least 10 minutes.
  22. 22Add the rice and lentil mixture to the pot with an equal amount of water or until the rice is covered.
  23. 23Add the rice and lentil mixture to the pot with an equal amount of water or until the rice is covered.
  24. 24Add the rice and lentil mixture to the pot with an equal amount of water or until the rice is covered.
  25. 25Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for about 20 minutes.
  26. 26Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for about 20 minutes.
  27. 27Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for about 20 minutes.
  28. 28Once cooked, fluff the rice and place it on a serving plate.
  29. 29Once cooked, fluff the rice and place it on a serving plate.
  30. 30Once cooked, fluff the rice and place it on a serving plate.
  31. 31Top with the cooked potatoes and garnish with coriander leaves.
  32. 32Top with the cooked potatoes and garnish with coriander leaves.
  33. 33Top with the cooked potatoes and garnish with coriander leaves.
  34. 34Serve with spicy mabooj.
  35. 35Serve with spicy mabooj.
  36. 36Serve with spicy mabooj.

Ingredients

  • 3 onions
  • 3 onions
  • 3 onions
  • 7 garlic
  • 7 garlic
  • 7 garlic
  • 3 large potatoes
  • 3 large potatoes
  • 3 large potatoes
  • 1 cup basmati rice
  • 1 cup basmati rice
  • 1 cup basmati rice
  • 1 cup red lentils
  • 1 cup red lentils
  • 1 cup red lentils
  • 1 hefty pinch salt
  • 1 hefty pinch salt
  • 1 hefty pinch salt
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon powder
  • 2 tablespoons oil or ghee
  • 2 tablespoons oil or ghee
  • 2 tablespoons oil or ghee
  • 2 dried limes
  • 2 dried limes
  • 2 dried limes
  • 2.5 cups water
  • 2.5 cups water
  • 2.5 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 diced tomato
  • 1 diced tomato
  • 1 diced tomato
  • 1 mushroom stock cube
  • 1 mushroom stock cube
  • 1 mushroom stock cube

Equipment

knifecutting boardpotspoonmeasuring cup