Lentil Curry

Ingredients

• 2 cups red lentils
• 4 1/2 cups water
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 4 teaspoons cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon chili flakes
• 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
• 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
• 2 tablespoons mint, chopped
• salt and pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Rinse lentils and place in a heavy pot; cover with water and bring to boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 30 min until tender.

2. 2

   Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in cumin, chili flakes and tumeric and cook for about 1 minute or until you can smell the spices.

3. 3

   Add lentils to skillet and cook over medium-low heat for 15-17 minutes or until lentils are thickened.

4. 4

   Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with cilantro and mint.