Fried Spiced Red Lentils

• 2 cups red lentils, soaked for 1 hour and drained
• Canola oil, for frying
• 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
• Kosher salt
• Pepper

1. Soak the red lentils in water for 1 hour.
2. Drain and pat the lentils dry with paper towels.
3. In a large cast-iron skillet, heat 1/4 inch of oil until shimmering.
4. Fry the lentils in batches, stirring, until yellow and crisp, about 2 minutes per batch.
5. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
6. In a small bowl, toss the fried lentils with the paprika, season with salt and pepper and serve.

red lentils, canola oil, paprika, kosher salt, pepper

Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/fried-spiced-red-lentils (may not work)