I loved their falafel, tabbouleh and hummus (of course), and one of my favorite entrées was their mujadara. It seriously was pure comfort food. Mujadara, which is spelled many different ways ...

Make the mujadara: In a medium sized dutch oven or non-stick pan, combine lentils with 4 cups water, and place over high heat. Bring to a boil, removing any foam that rises to the surface.

Mujadara is a Middle Eastern dish of lentils and rice topped with crispy fried onions. Andi Oliver uses bulghur wheat instead of rice for a Moroccan twist and serves it with tamarind chicken ...

Remove the lid and allow any remaining liquid to evaporate. While the Mujadara is in its final stage, cook the chicken. Heat a heavy-based frying pan over a high heat. Add a little oil ...