Spiced Lentils

By á-114543

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons coriander seeds
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1.5 teaspoons fennel seeds
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
• 1.5 tablespoons olive oil
• 1.5 tablespoons finely chopped garlic (4 cloves)
• 1/2 cup drained canned tomatoes, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
• 1 1/3 cups small French green lentils
• 5 cups water

Details

Adapted from google.com

Preparation

Step 1

Toast the whole spices, grind or pulverize them with a mortar and pestle, and mix them with the ground spices. Heat the oil, cook the garlic for thirty seconds, and add the spices. Cook for a minute, add the tomatoes and half the fresh ginger and cook until the liquid evaporates, about 2 minutes. Add the lentils and water and simmer, mostly covered, for 25 to 30 minutes or until tender. Stir in the sea salt and remaining fresh ginger, turn off the heat, let stand 15 minutes, and serve with a slotted spoon.