South African Spicy Lentils

Ingredients:

2 cups orange lentils

1 tsp. salt

1/4 C vegetable oil

1 large onion, chopped

1" piece fresh ginger, grated

2 cloves garlic, crushed

1 tsp. ground coriander seed

1 tsp. turmeric

1 tsp. cumin seeds, crushed

1 tsp. cardamom seeds, crushed

1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper

1/4 C canned tomatoes, or fresh ones, peeled

Cooking Instructions:

Dissolve salt in enough boiling water to cover lentils. Add lentils and cook until tender. Drain and mash with potato masher. Heat oil in a skillet and fry oinions and garlic until onions are golden. Add remaining ingredients and simmer for a few minutes. Stir in lentils and heat until thick. Serve hot.

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