Ingredients :

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2 tbl Vegetable oil
1 x Onion, chopped
3 x Garlic cloves, pressed
2 tsp Roasted cumin seeds, ground
1 tsp Roasted coriander, ground
2 sm Cayenne peppers
2 cup Lentils, washed
1 x Bay leaf
7 cup Water
Salt & pepper
4 oz Broken vermicelli

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Method :

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* 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.