Lentils With Garlic& Onion

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Lentils With Garlic & Onion

Recipe By : Madhur Jaffrey's "Indian Cooking"
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Dal

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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4 Tbsp Vegetable Oil
1/2 Tsp Cumin Seeds
4 Cloves Garlic -- Chopped
1 Med Onion -- Chopped
1 C Lentils -- Washed And Drained
3 C Water
1 Tbsp Salt
1/4 Tsp Cayenne

Heat oil over medium heat. When hot, add cumin seeds & let sizzle for a few
seconds. Add the garlic & stir-fry till the garlic changes colour. Put in
the onion & stir-fry until they begin to brown at the edges. Add the
lentils & water. Bring to a boil, cover & simmer for about an hour, or
until the lentils are tender. Add salt & cayenne. Stir to mix & cook
another 5 minutes.

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