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Contributed By: scater
Casual Kitchen

red lentils and rice

Ingredients

1 lb Red lentils

2 tblsp Olive oil

1 Onion, coarsely chopped

3 cloves Garlic, chopped

1 tblsp Fresh ginger, finely chopped

1/2 teaspoon Curry powder

1/2 teaspoon Ground cumin

4 cups Water

1 Bouillon cube (chicken, beef or veggie, it doesn't matter)

3-4 tblsp Chopped fresh cilantro

Black pepper and/or cayenne pepper to taste

Preparation

1) Heat oil, then saute onions and garlic in oil on medium high heat for ~5 minutes.

2) Add ginger, curry powder, cumin and saute another 2 minutes.

3) Add remaining ingredients and lentils. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for ~20 minutes. (Add a bit more water if lentil mixture seems like it's getting too dry.)

Cook's Notes

Serve over rice.

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