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Fried Lentils Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups dried red lentils 1 cup chopped onion 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 1 teaspoon crushed cumin seeds 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup chopped cilantro or parsley Salt, to taste 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind Wash and sort lentils, discarding any stones. Cover lentils with 2 inches water and heat to boiling; reduce heat and simmer, covered, until very soft, 30 to 40 minutes. Drain well. Saute onion, tumeric, cumin seeds, and crushed red pepper in oil in large skillet until onions are tender, five to eight minutes. Reserve 1/4 cup onion mixture. Stir lentils into skillet; cook over low heat; stirring frequently to prevent burning, until mixture is thickened, 10 to 20 minutes. Stir in cilantro; season to taste with salt. Nutritional information per serving (about 1/2-cup): Calories: 171 Fat: 4g Cholesterol: 0 Sodium: 4.4g Protein: 10.5g Carbohydrate: 24.6g Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Vegetable, 1-1/2 Bread, 1 Fat
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