Lemony Lentils
1 tbsp Vegetable oil 1 Onion -- chopped 2 cl Garlic -- finely chopped 1 tbsp ginger root -- finely chopped 1 ts chili pepper -- dried flakes 2 ts Cumin -- ground 1 Cinnamon stick -...
Ingredients
- 1tbspvegetable oil
- 1onion -- chopped
- 2cl garlic -- finely chopped
- 1tbspginger root -- finely chopped
- 1ts chili pepper -- dried flakes
- 2ts cumin -- ground
- 1cinnamon stick -- 1/2 inch
- 1c lentils -- green
Directions
- 1
1 tbsp Vegetable oil 1 Onion -- chopped 2 cl Garlic -- finely chopped 1 tbsp ginger root -- finely chopped 1 ts chili pepper -- dried flakes
- 2
Add the onion, garlic, ginger, chili flakes, cumin and cinnamon stick
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Saute for about 2 minutes or untili fragrant
- 4
Add the lentils and cook stirring, until the lentils are coated with the seasoning mixture
- 5
Add the water, bay leaf and lemon slices
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Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover and simmer for 35 to 45 minutes or until the lentils are tender
- 7
Season well with salt and pepper
- 8
Drain off any excess water and remove the lemon slices and bay leaf before serving