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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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A taste of India, fast, and easy. Serve with plain or spiced rice. Ingredients:
1 cup red lentil |
1 inch ginger, peeled |
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric |
1 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, to taste |
4 teaspoons vegetable oil |
4 teaspoons dried onion flakes |
1 teaspoon cumin seed |
Directions:
1. Rinse lentils thoroughly and place in a medium saucepan along with ginger, turmeric, salt and cayenne pepper.
2. Cover with about 1 inch of water and bring to a boil.
3. Skim off any foam that forms on top of the lentils.
4. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until beans are tender and soupy.
5. Meanwhile, in a microwave safe dish combine oil, dried onion and cumin seeds.
6. Microwave on high for 45 seconds to 1 minute; be sure to brown, but not burn, onions.
7. Stir into lentil mixture.
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