Turmeric Cumin Red Lentil Curry

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup dried red lentils
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 2 chili peppers
• 1 large onion, chopped

Method

1. 1 Rinse lentils in a strainer. Combine with 1 tsp oil and 1/2 tsp salt. Boil in 1 1/2 cups water until soft and yellow.
2. 2 Stir turmeric, cumin, and sugar into the boiled lentils.
3. 3 Heat remaining oil in a pan. Add split chili peppers and chopped onion; stir until onion is light brown.
4. 4 Add 2 tbsp lentil mixture to onions, stir 1 minute. Add remaining lentils and 1 cup water; boil 2 minutes. Serve over rice.