Ingredients
- 1 lb lentils
- 2-3 large onions
- 1/2 cup oil
- 3tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 head garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3-4 cups water
Sort the lentils and soak in tap water for 30 minutes.
Rinse in running water and drain.
Peal and finely chop the onions. peal and mash the
garlic. Heat the oil in large pan and saute the onion until
golden. Add tomato paste and paprika and mix. Add half the
water and the garlic, ginger pepper and salt. Stir well and
then add the rest of the water, stir again ,cover and bring
to boil.
When the water boils, add the lentils , lower the flame and
cook 20-30 minutes, until the lentils soften. Serve hot.
Serves: 4
Preparation time: 1 hr