Palestinean Lentils
This is my version of a popular Palestinian Lentil recipe - I added some spices of my own liking and changed some of the cooking methods and garnishes.
Ingredients:
1 cup of lentils - I use French lentils, brown lentils are fine too ====> soak lentils for a few hours
2 red onions =====> sliced into into half rings
Olive oil
1.5 Tbsp Pomegranate Molasses
1.5 Tbsp Tamarind
1/4 Tsp whole Cumin
1/4 Tsp whole Coriander
1/2 Tsp ground Cumin
1/8 - 1/4 Tsp Cayenne Pepper
1/4 Black Pepper - freshly ground
3/4 Salt
Pomegranate seeds
Directions:
Drain and rinse soaked lentils
Heat 1 Tbsp of olive oil, add spices, warm them for 1-2 minutes
Add lentils, add 1.75 cups of water and salt
Boil on medium heat until lentils are slightly soft.
In the meantime: heat 1 Tbsp of oil in frying pan, add onions and caramelize them - 8-10 minutes.
Once lentils are slightly soft, add HALF of the caramelized onions, the Tamarind, Pomegranate Molasses, stir. Continue to cook on medium heat until fully cooked. Add water and salt if needed.
Garnish with other half of caramelized onions and pomegranate seeds and fresh herbs like thyme, cilantro, parsley etc.
