Maadous Hejazi

1 cup dry tamarind

1 onion

1 tsp. salt

1 tbsp. crushed garlic

1 cup Egyptian rice

2 cups red lentils

1 tsp. Cumin

1 tsp. turmeric

1 tsp. black pepper

2 chicken broth cubes

1 sliced ​​onion for garnish

-Soak the rice and lentils in hot water, then sauté the onions and garlic in oil.

-After stirring, strain the rice and lentils and stir.

-Put the water three fingers higher than the rice then, add all the spices and stir.

-Add the chicken stock.

-Mix all ingredients together, leave the rice until it is cooked.

– Garnish with onions.