Les Lentilles
(Reunion Lentils) Recipe

Origin: Reunion Period: Traditional

Ingredients:

250g lentils
1 large onion
4 tbsp oil
2 tsp ground cumin
leaves from 1 sprig thyme
salt to taste
oil

Les Lentilles
(Reunion Lentils) Preparation:

Method:

Add the lentils to a casserole pot with 400ml water and simmer for about 25 minutes until soft. Slice the onions in thin slices and fry in the oil for a few minutes before adding crushed garlic and cumin. Season with salt and cook until the garlic turns golden. Add the lentils and 250ml water and cook for 20 minutes. Add a little more water if the sauce becomes dry. By the end you should have a lentil purée. Serve with rice.

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Les Lentilles(Reunion Lentils) Recipe

Origin: Reunion Period: Traditional

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