Spiced Lentils

Name: Spiced Lentils
Ingredients: 1 1/2 c. raw lentils, soaked; 2 Tbsp. butter; 2 large cloves garlic, crushed; 1 c. minced onion; 1 large stalk celery, chopped; 1 tsp. salt; 1 c. shredded coconut; 1/2 tsp. powdered ginger; 1/2 tsp. turmeric; 1/2 tsp. cinnamon; 1/2 tsp. ground coriander; a few Tbsp. water (as needed); freshly grated black pepper to taste; juice from 1 large lemon; 2 c. chopped tart apple; cayenne pepper to taste

16 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. raw lentils, soaked
2 Tbsp. butter
2 large cloves garlic, crushed
1 c. minced onion
1 large stalk celery, chopped
1 tsp. salt
1 c. shredded coconut
1/2 tsp. powdered ginger
1/2 tsp. turmeric
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground coriander
a few Tbsp. water (as needed)
freshly grated black pepper to taste
juice from 1 large lemon
2 c. chopped tart apple
cayenne pepper to taste

Directions

1

Cook the lentils in 2 1/4 cups water (bring to boil, cover and lower heat to simmer) 30 to 40 minutes or until tender.
2

Meanwhile, cook everything else (except the apples) until tender, in deep heavy skillet, adding water if necessary to avoid sticking.
3

Add apples to the saute; cook 10 minutes more (covered) and then combine this mixture with the lentils in a casserole.
4

Cover and keep warm in a 250° oven.
5

Serves 4 to 6 folks.