Spiced Lentils

Name: Spiced Lentils
Ingredients: 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

10 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

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

Directions

1

Bring first 4 ingredients and 1 tablespoon oil to boil in large saucepan.
2

Reduce heat to medium; simmer uncovered until lentils are tender, about 35 minutes.
3

Meanwhile, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in heavy medium skillet over medium heat.
4

Add onions and saute until brown, about 18 minutes.
5

Mix in chili powder and cloves; stir 1 minute.
6

Stir onion mixture into lentils.
7

Season with pepper.
8

Transfer to bowl.
9

Sprinkle with curry powder, then cilantro.