Lentil Dip (Salatet Adas)

Ingredients

• 1 onion finely chopped
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic (Crushed)
• 1/4 teaspoon cloves
• 3/4 large brown lentils
• small pinch of salt
• Small pinch of black pepper
• water
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander

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Step By Step

1. Saute the onions in the olive oil until slightly softened.
2. Add garlic, cloves and lentils and stir to blend.
3. Pour on water to cover and bring to the boil.
4. Cover, reduce heat and simmer until tender (From 1-2 hours depending on lentils), add more water if necessary.
5. Drain and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
6. Add the cumin and coriander.
7. Mash the lentil mixture in a mortar or puree in the blender.
8. Serve garnished with chopped parsley, black olives and lemmon or tomato wedges.