Free Recipe Dess B l-Besla (Lentils with Onions)

Recipe Type: Free Main Dish Recipes
Recipe Preparation: boil
Cooking Temperature:
Recipe Serves: 6

Ingredients for Dess B l-Besla (Lentils with Onions) Recipe

2 c Lentils, soaked
2 Garlic cloves, minced
1 pn Cinnamon
1/2 ts Cumin
1 pn Black pepper
1 Chili pepper
1/2 ts Salt
2 lg Onion, thinly sliced
3 tb Olive oil
3 Bay leaves

Dess B l-Besla (Lentils with Onions) Preparation

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.

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