Syrian Noodles With Lentils
Found on http://www.bigoven.com (by Martha Rose Shulman, "Spicy Vegetarian Feasts"). Posted for ZWT 6 - NORTH AFRICA*MIDDLE EAST.
INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 2tablespoons vegetable oil or 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1
- 3
- 2
- 1teaspoon roasted coriander, ground
- 2small cayenne bell peppers
- 2
- 1
- 7
- salt & pepper
- 4ounces broken vermicelli
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DIRECTIONS
- 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.
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