Spicy lentils

1 Servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
2 cups Orange lentils
1 teaspoon Salt
¼ cup Vegetable oil
1 large Onion, chopped
1 Piece (1\") fresh ginger, grated
2 Cloves garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon Ground coriander seed
1 teaspoon Turmeric
1 teaspoon Cumin seeds, crushed
1 teaspoon Cardamom seeds, crushed
½ teaspoon Cayenne pepper
¼ cup Canned tomatoes, or fresh ones, peeled

Directions

Dissolve salt in enough boiling water to cover lentils. Add lentils and cook until tender. Drain and mash with potato masher. Heat oil in a skillet and fry oinions and garlic until onions are golden. Add remaining ingredients and simmer for a few minutes. Stir in lentils and heat until thick. Serve hot.

Posted to rec.food.recipes by japlady@... (Rebecca Radnor) on 1995, .

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