Ingredients
- 3 bay leaves
- 2 lentils
- 2 garlic (cloves)
- 1 chili pepper
- 45 ml olive oil
- 1 gr cumin
- 1 gr salt
- 1 gr cinnamon
- 1 gr black pepper
- 2 slices onion
Bring lentils to a boil in enough water to cover. At the same time, make a spice paste by crushing together the garlic, cinnamon, cumin, peppers & salt plus 2 ts water. After 2 or 3 minutes, drain the lentils thoroughly. Add the spice paste, followed by the onions, oil & bay leaves. Stir over moderate heat for several minutes then add water to cover. Reduce heat, cover pot & simmer until lentils are tender. Uncover for a while before serving so that the mixture can thicken.
