Spiced Lentils
Ingredients
2 C. dark lentils
1 onion, finely chopped
1/2 tsp. turmeric
1 tsp. salt
2 large onions, sliced
2 Tbsp. ghee
2 tomatoes, peeled and chopped
5 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tsp. cumin
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. chili pepper
2 Tbsp. cilantro, chopped
Cooking Instructions
Soak lentils for 2 hours in cold water and drain. Simmer them in enough water to cover plus 1 along with the chopped onion, turmeric and salt. Cook for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Add more water as necessary. When lentils are nearly done, Saute the sliced onion in the ghee in a large skillet. Add remaining ingredients and cook over low heat for 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in the contents of the lentil pot. Add cilantro and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring.
For the mountains may depart and the hills be removed, but my steadfast love shall not depart from you, and my covenant of peace shall not be removed,? says the Lord, who has compassion on you.(Isaiah 54:10)
