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Ingredients
| red lentils: 2 cups |
| water: 4 1/2 cups |
| vegetable oil: 1/4 cup |
| cumin seed (whole): 4 tsp |
| red pepper flakes: 1 tsp |
| ground turmeric: 2 tsp |
| fresh cilantro (coriander): 2 Tbl (chopped) |
| fresh peppermint: 2 Tbl (chopped) |
| salt |
| black pepper |
Lentil Curry
Credit: Food.com
User rating:
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Prep Time
3 min -
Cook Time
50 min -
Servings
4 serving(s)
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- Rinse lentils and place in a heavy pot; cover with water and bring to boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 30 min until tender.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in cumin, chili flakes and tumeric and cook for about 1 minute or until you can smell the spices.
- Add lentils to skillet and cook over medium-low heat for 15-17 minutes or until lentils are thickened.
- Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with cilantro and mint.