Spiced Lentils
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- Served Person: Makes 6 servings
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 6 cups water
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- curry powder
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger
- pinch of ground cloves
- 2 cups lentils, rinsed, drained
- 2 cups finely chopped onions
- Carbohydrate 46 g(15%)
- Fat 8 g(12%)
- Fiber 8 g(32%)
- Protein 16 g(33%)
- Saturated Fat 1 g(3%)
- Sodium 417 mg(17%)
- Calories 311
Preparation Bring first 4 ingredients and 1 tablespoon oil to boil in large saucepan. Reduce heat to medium; simmer uncovered until lentils are tender, about 35 minutes. Meanwhile, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in heavy medium skillet over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until brown, about 18 minutes. Mix in chili powder and cloves; stir 1 minute. Stir onion mixture into lentils. Season with pepper. Transfer to bowl. Sprinkle with curry powder, then cilantro.
Preparation Bring first 4 ingredients and 1 tablespoon oil to boil in large saucepan. Reduce heat to medium; simmer uncovered until lentils are tender, about 35 minutes. Meanwhile, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in heavy medium skillet over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until brown, about 18 minutes. Mix in chili powder and cloves; stir 1 minute. Stir onion mixture into lentils. Season with pepper. Transfer to bowl. Sprinkle with curry powder, then cilantro.
