Dess B'l-Besla (Lentils With Onions)

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DESS B'L-BESLA (LENTILS WITH ONIONS)

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Main Dish Vegetarian

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 c Lentils, soaked
2 ea Garlic cloves, minced
1 pn Cinnamon
1/2 ts Cumin
1 pn Black pepper
1 ea Chili pepper
1/2 ts Salt
2 lg Onion, thinly sliced
3 tb Olive oil
3 ea Bay leaves

Bring lentils to a boil in enough water to cover. At
the same time, make a spice paste by crushing together
the garlic, cinnamon, cumin, peppers & salt plus 2 ts
water. After 2 or 3 minutes, drain the lentils
thoroughly. Add the spice paste, followed by the
onions, oil & bay leaves. Stir over moderate heat for
several minutes then add water to cover. Reduce heat,
cover pot & simmer until lentils are tender. Uncover
for a while before serving so that the mixture can
thicken.



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