Recipes out of the Blond Box

1 pound dry red lentils
2 tablespoons oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
or
2 teaspoons dried ground ginger
2 teaspoons curry powder
½ teaspoon ground cumin
1 packet chicken bouillon
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Cooked rice

Sort and wash lentils; set aside. Heat oil in a large saucepan. Add onion and garlic. Cook until tender. Stir in ginger, curry and cumin. Cook and stir 1 min. Add lentils, water, bouillon, chopped cilantro, and black pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 20 min. or until lentils are tender. Add more hot water if necessary. Serve over cooked rice.