Spiced Lentils with Mint and Cilantro

• 1 teaspoon freshly ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground cinnamon
• 1 small handful of fresh mint
• 1 small handful of fresh cilantro
• 2 cups black lentils
• 5 tablespoons olive oil
• Sea salt to taste

1. Put the coriander, cumin, and cinnamon in a little bowl.
2. Pluck a few of the mint and cilantro leaves, and nestle them into the spices.
3. Soak the lentils in water for 30 minutes.
4. Then steam them for 40 to 50 minutes, until cooked but still firm.
5. You can boil them for 15 to 20 minutes if you do not have a steamer.
6. Put the lentils in a bowl, and toss with the olive oil and sea salt.
7. Sprinkle the spice mixture liberally over the lentils, stirring them in.
8. Season with salt to taste.
9. Chop the remaining cilantro and mint, and sprinkle liberally over the lentils.

freshly ground coriander, freshly ground cumin, freshly ground cinnamon, handful of fresh mint, handful of fresh cilantro, black lentils, olive oil, salt

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/spiced-lentils-with-mint-and-cilantro-374041 (may not work)