INGREDIENTS:
- 1 cup Red Lentils (they are orange but may be known in the store as red lentils)
- 1/2 onion – minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil or ghee
- Start with 2 ½ cups water – add more water as needed
- Turmeric or another favorite spice (ground cumin or cumin seeds, cayenne, ginger etc…)
- Salt or soysauce – “to taste”
- Garnish with a little cilantro for a fun color contrast and perhaps squeeze a little lemon on top for a flavor contrast
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Heat the oil in smaller-sized pan or pot that has a lid. Sautee the onion in the oil until sizzling and softened.
- Add a dash of spice and the beans and water, bring to a boil, cover and simmer.
- Stir periodically. Taste for softness; add more water if still firm and water has been absorbed.
- When cooked and soft, add some soy sauce or salt.
- For a slightly stronger flavor, add a tad of minced garlic with the onions and/or use butter or ghee instead of oil. Eat plain or serve with rice, corn chips, pita or tortillas.