Method
Step 1
Preparation: Boil the kettle. Prepare all ingredients as indicated above.
Step 2
Rice & lentils: Pour boiling water (4 cups for 4; 2 cups for 2) into a pot on high heat and add the rice and lentils. Bring to the boil, cover, turn heat down to low and gently simmer for 20-25 minutes. Drain and season generously with salt.
Step 3
Beef cubes: Place a pan on medium-high heat. Toss the beef cubes in a little olive oil, season with salt and pepper and sprinkle over ¼ of the Mujaddara Spice Mix. When the pan is hot, add the beef cubes and fry for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally until brown all over. Remove and set aside.
Step 4
Mujaddara mix: Using the same pan on medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil, add the onions and leeks with a pinch of salt. Sauté for 5 minutes until the leeks are soft and slightly sweet, then add the carrots with the REST of the Mujaddara Spice Mix. Cook for 3 minutes and add water (¼ cup for 4; 2 tbsp for 2), then mix in the rice and lentils.
Step
Serve the mujaddara mix topped with the beef cubes, fresh mint leaves and a dollop of yoghurt.