Spicy Lentils (South Africa)

Prep Time: 10 Minutes

Cook Time: 35 Minutes

Ready In: 45 Minutes

Servings: 6

A nice warming spicy side.

Ingredients:

2 cups orange lentils (rinsed and picked through for no twigs or stones)

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 cup vegetable oil

1 large sweet onion, chopped

1 inch piece fresh ginger, grated

3 garlic cloves, crushed

1 teaspoon coriander powder

1 teaspoon turmeric

1 teaspoon cumin seed, crushed

1 teaspoon cardamom seed, crushed

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 cup fresh tomato, diced peeled

Directions:

1. Dissolve salt in enough boiling water to cover lentils. Add lentils.
2. and cook until tender about 20 minutes. Drain and mash with potato masher.
3. Heat oil in a pan and fry onions and garlic until onions are golden.
4. Add remaining ingredients and simmer for a few minutes. Stir in lentils and heat until thick. Serve hot.

By RecipeOfHealth.com