Lentils in Butter

9 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups large green or brown lentils, washed
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon (optional)

Directions

  1. 1
    In a large saucepan, fry the onion in the oil until soft and golden, stirring occasionally.
  2. 2
    Add the garlic and stir until it just begins to color.
  3. 3
    Add the lentils, pour in about 2 1/2 cups water, and bring to the boil.
  4. 4
    Add pepper and cumin, and simmer gently, covered, for about 2030 minutes, until the lentils are tender, adding salt when they begin to soften.
  5. 5
    Add more water as it becomes absorbed and let it reduce at the end.
  6. 6
    Serve with the butter stirred in until melted, and a squeeze of lemon if you like.

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