Syrian Noodles With Lentils

* Exported from MasterCook *

SYRIAN NOODLES WITH LENTILS

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Vegetarian Ethnic
Pasta

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 tb Vegetable oil
1 ea Onion, chopped
3 ea Garlic cloves, pressed
2 ts Roasted cumin seeds, ground
1 t Roasted coriander, ground
2 sm Cayenne peppers
2 c Lentils, washed
1 ea Bay leaf
7 c Water
Salt & pepper
4 oz Broken vermicelli

Heat oil in a large casserole. Saute onion & garlic
until the onion is tender. Add cumin & coriander.
Saute for another minute over medium heat.

Add cayenne pepper, lentils, bay leaf & water. Bring
to a boil. Add salt & pepper to taste, cover, reduce
heat & simmer for 45 minutes. Simmer only until the
lentils are just tender. Adjust seasonings.

Just before serving, bring back to a simmer & add the
noodles. Cook until al dente, about 4 to 10 minutes.
Serve at once in bowls.

In place of vermicelli, use wholewheat spaghetti
noodles or macaroni.

Martha Rose Shulman, "Spicy Vegetarian Feasts"



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