Categories: Beans

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 4 garlic cloves - chopped
• 1 medium onion - chopped
• 1 cup lentils - washed & drained
• 3 cups water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne

Directions

1. Heat oil over medium heat. When hot, add cumin seeds & let sizzle for a few seconds.

2. Add the garlic & stir-fry till the garlic changes colour. Put in the onion & stir-fry until they begin to brown at the edges.

3. Add the lentils & water. Bring to a boil, cover & simmer for about an hour, or until the lentils are tender.

4. Add salt & cayenne. Stir to mix & cook another 5 minutes. Madhur Jaffrey’s “Indian Cooking”

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