SPICED LENTILS

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Provided by Prem K. Singh

Categories     Side     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Lentil     Healthy     Vegan     Bon Appétit     Massachusetts

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 cups water
2 cups lentils, rinsed, drained
1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups finely chopped onions
1 teaspoon chili powder
Pinch of ground cloves
Curry powder
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Bring first 4 ingredients and 1 tablespoon oil to boil in large saucepan. Reduce heat to medium; simmer uncovered until lentils are tender, about 35 minutes. Meanwhile, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in heavy medium skillet over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until brown, about 18 minutes. Mix in chili powder and cloves; stir 1 minute.
  • Stir onion mixture into lentils. Season with pepper. Transfer to bowl. Sprinkle with curry powder, then cilantro.

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