INDIAN SPICED LENTILS

INDIAN SPICED LENTILS image

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 tsp olive oil
1 large onion, diced in 1/4 in pieces
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp sweet curry powder
1 tsp hot curry powder
1 c dried brown lentils, rinsed
2 c vegetable stock
3/4 c chopped parsley
salt/pepper to taste

Steps:

Heat oil in medium sized heavy pan, add onions, and saute 5 minutes. Add garlic and saute 1-2 minutes. Add curry powder to onion-garlic mixture and saute about 2 minutes more. Add lentils and stock, bring to a low simmer, then cover pan and cook until lentils are tender and liquid is absorbed. Cooking time will depend on how old the lentils are, but after 30 minutes I would start to check every few minutes. You may need to add a little water towards the end if your stove doesn't keep the simmer low enough. (I cooked the lentils in the photos for 38 minutes and then let them sit about 5 minutes with the lid on.) When lentils are done (soft but still slightly chewy), remove from heat, and let sit covered for 5 minutes while you chop the parsley. Stir in parsley, season with salt and pepper and serve hot. This is a perfect dish to cook ahead, freeze in individual portions, and take to work for a quick grab-and-go lunch.