Adas Bil Hamod - Lentils With Lemon Juice

From "One Thousand And One Delights" by Nahda Salah. Posted for Zaar World Tour II.

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 8-10

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs black lentils, about 3 cups (a good substitution is French green lentils)
• 1  quart water
• 2  peeled chopped potatoes
• 2  tablespoons flour
• 6  crushed garlic cloves
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped  coriander
• 1⁄4 cup lemon juice
• 1  dash salt
• 1  dash pepper

Directions

1. Boil lentils in water for 15 minutes. Add the potatoes and continue cooking till lentils are tender, approximately 15 more minutes stirring occasionally.
2. Fry garlic, coriander with tablespoon olive oil until slightly tender. Add to lentils.
3. Mix flour with 2TB water & add to lentils.
4. Cook 15 minutes more on medium-low heat, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking/burning. Before serving add lemon juice.
5. Serve hot or cold with pita bread as an appetizer.