TheCleverHousewife

Serves 6

Make sure to add the salt to these lentils only after they're cooked. If added before, it will take longer for them to get tender.

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked red lentils, rinsed
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 large red onion, thinly sliced
12 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
6 cups cooked brown Basmati rice


Method

Put lentils, turmeric and 4 cups water into a medium pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until lentils are very soft and pulpy, about 25 minutes. Add salt to lentils after cooking, then purée in blender and set aside. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and garlic and cook until golden brown, taking care not to burn them. Add onion mixture to lentils and stir well. Serve hot, with basmati rice on the side.

Nutrition

Per Serving: 340 calories (50 from fat), 5g total fat, 0g saturated fat, 17g protein, 57g total carbohydrate (11g dietary fiber, 5g sugar), 0mg cholesterol, 220mg sodium