Recipe of Syrian Noodles With Lentils - Food Recipes

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SYRIAN NOODLES WITH LENTILS

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Serving Size : 6
Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Vegetarian Ethnic Pasta

Ingredients - Preparation Method:

2 tb Vegetable oil 1 ea Onion, chopped 3 ea Garlic cloves, pressed 2 ts Roasted cumin seeds, ground 1 t Roasted coriander, ground 2 sm Cayenne peppers 2 c Lentils, washed 1 ea Bay leaf 7 c Water Salt & pepper 4 oz Broken vermicelli Heat oil in a large casserole. Saute onion & garlic until the onion is tender. Add cumin & coriander. Saute for another minute over medium heat. Add cayenne pepper, lentils, bay leaf & water. Bring to a boil. Add salt & pepper to taste, cover, reduce heat & simmer for 45 minutes. Simmer only until the lentils are just tender. Adjust seasonings. Just before serving, bring back to a simmer & add the noodles. Cook until al dente, about 4 to 10 minutes. Serve at once in bowls. In place of vermicelli, use wholewheat spaghetti noodles or macaroni. Martha Rose Shulman, "Spicy Vegetarian Feasts" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -