Red Lentils W/fragrant Spiced Butter Tadka

Ingredients

1 lentils
4 ounces ghee
1 tablespoon cumin seed
8 ounces onion
2 slices garlic
2 bay leaves
114 teaspoon cayenne
2 cilantro

Instructions

Boil some lentils until they are a smooth puree. Heat ghee in pan or pot over a low heat. When hot add cumin seeds. Fry until they darken slightly do NOT le t them burn; if they do throw away and start again, it can't be rescued! Add on ions, garlic and bay leaves and fry gently for about 20 mins, stirring occasion ally. Stir in cayenne pepper and cilantro. Pour over lentils and serve.

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