Author Notes
This is a combination of my grandmother's traditional East Indian Lentil recipe with the flavours of the middle east —SandyS
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Ingredients
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1 cup
Mixed Lentils
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2 cups
Water
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2 tablespoons
Olive Oil
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1 cup
Diced Onion
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1 cup
Diced Zuchini
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0.5 cups
Diced Mushrooms
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3 teaspoons
Cumin Seeds
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1 teaspoon
Cayenne pepper (Or To Taste)
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14 ounces
Canned Diced Tomatoes
Directions
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Rinse Lentils Thoroughly
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Add lentils & water to a pot and bring to a boil
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Reduce heat & simmer lentils for 20 minutes or until tender
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In a separate skillet, over medium heat, Saute the Onion, zuchini & mushroms in Olive Oil until they are tender
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Add the cumin seeds and cayenne pepper to the skillet and fry until the seeds are brown
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Add the tomatoes to the skillet & simmer over low heat until the lentils are ready
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Combine the vegtables with the lentils and simmer for 10 minutes
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Serve over Basmati rice
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