Ingredients for Lentils With Onions
- Vegetable Oil
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 bay leaves
- Cumin Seed
- 2 medium onions, thinly sliced
- 1 cup brown or green lentils (rinsed)
- Ground Turmeric
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
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How to Make Lentils With Onions
- Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a medium-sized pan over medium heat.
- Add 1 cinnamon stick, 2 bay leaves, and 1 teaspoon cumin seeds. Stir until the bay leaves darken slightly (about 30 seconds).
- Add 2 medium onions, thinly sliced. Fry for 7-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown.
- Add 1 cup brown or green lentils (rinsed), 750ml water, 1 teaspoon turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste).
- Stir well to combine and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to low, cover the pan, and simmer for 45-60 minutes, or until the lentils are tender and the sauce has thickened slightly. Stir every 15 minutes or so to prevent sticking. Add more water (about 50-100ml at a time) if the mixture becomes too dry.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot with rice, naan bread, or your favorite sides.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
24 g
Sugar
8g
Fat
9g
Carbs
4g
