Cilantro Lentils

Name: Cilantro Lentils
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups dried red lentils, rinsed; 1 large tomato, chopped; 1 1 -inch piece ginger, peeled and minced; 3/4 teaspoon turmeric; Large pinch of cayenne pepper; Kosher salt; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro; Juice of 1 lemon

10 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups dried red lentils, rinsed
1 large tomato, chopped
1 1 -inch piece ginger, peeled and minced
3/4 teaspoon turmeric
Large pinch of cayenne pepper
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Juice of 1 lemon

Directions

1

Combine the lentils, 6 cups water, the tomato, ginger, turmeric, cayenne and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt in a saucepan over medium-high heat.
2

Bring to a simmer and cook, vigorously whisking occasionally, until the lentils are broken up and the mixture is thick, about 45 minutes.
3

Melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat.
4

Add the garlic and cook 1 minute; stir into the lentils along with the cilantro and lemon juice.
5

Season with salt.
6

Photograph by Anna Williams