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                       Lentils With Garlic & Onion

Recipe By     : Madhur Jaffrey's "Indian Cooking"
Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Dal

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   4      Tbsp          Vegetable Oil
     1/2  Tsp           Cumin Seeds
   4      Cloves        Garlic -- Chopped
   1      Med           Onion -- Chopped
   1      C             Lentils -- Washed And Drained
   3      C             Water
   1      Tbsp          Salt
     1/4  Tsp           Cayenne

Heat oil over medium heat. When hot, add cumin seeds & let sizzle for a few
seconds. Add the garlic & stir-fry till the garlic changes colour. Put in
the onion & stir-fry until they begin to brown at the edges. Add the
lentils & water. Bring to a boil, cover & simmer for about an hour, or
until the lentils are tender. Add salt & cayenne. Stir to mix & cook
another 5 minutes.   

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