Cilantro Lentils

• 1 1/2 cups dried red lentils, rinsed
• 1 large tomato, chopped
• 1 1 -inch piece ginger, peeled and minced
• 3/4 teaspoon turmeric
• Large pinch of cayenne pepper
• Kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• Juice of 1 lemon

1. Combine the lentils, 6 cups water, the tomato, ginger, turmeric, cayenne and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt in a saucepan over medium-high heat.
2. Bring to a simmer and cook, vigorously whisking occasionally, until the lentils are broken up and the mixture is thick, about 45 minutes.
3. Melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat.
4. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute; stir into the lentils along with the cilantro and lemon juice.
5. Season with salt.
6. Photograph by Anna Williams

red lentils, tomato, ginger, turmeric, cayenne pepper, kosher salt, unsalted butter, garlic, fresh cilantro, lemon

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/cilantro-lentils-recipe.html (may not work)