Spiced Lentils

Yummy as a side dish or as a main with a salad.

Ingredients

• 8 oz dried green lentils
• 3 cups water
• 3 tbsps canola oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 oz green chilies, seeded and finely chopped
• 1 slice ginger root, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 2 medium whole ripe tomatoes, diced
• 1/2 oz lemon juice
• 2 sprigs fresh cilantro, chopped

Directions

1. Rinse lentils with cold running water.
2. Place lentils and water into a saucepan and cook according to directions.
3. Meanwhile, heat oil in a frying pan; add onion and brown till soft.
4. Stir in the chilies, garlic, and ginger. Sauté for about 8 minutes.
5. Add in the lentils, tomatoes, lemon juice and 1/2 the cilantro, mixing thoroughly.
6. Serve warm, sprinkled with the remainder cilantro. Add a dash or two of Tabasco, if you like.
7. Add a dash or two of Tabasco sauce, if you like.