LENTIL SALAD IN OLIVE OIL WITH EGYPTIAN SPICES

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This is called salata cadas and made with lentils slightly cooked with olive oil, garlic, and spices. Clifford Wright made this as a meze at the Tikka Grill, a restaurant on the corniche of Alexandria in Egypt. Enjoy!

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground cumin seed
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground coriander seed
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground cardamom seed
1/2 teaspoon ground fenugreek
1 cup dried brown lentils, picked over and rinsed well
salt
fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, heat 3 tablespoons of the olive oil over medium heat with the garlic. As soon as the garlic begins to sizzle remove from the burner, add the cumin, coriander, cardamom, and fenugreek, stir, and set aside.
  • Place the lentils in a medium saucepan of lightly salted cold water and bring to a boil. Cook until al dente, about 25 minutes from when you turned the heat on(or a little longer if you want them softer). Drain and toss with the garlic, olive oil, and spices while still hot. Season with salt and pepper, toss, and arrange on a serving platter. Drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil over the top.
  • Serve at room temperature. Enjoy!

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