Spiced Lentils - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. raw lentils, soaked
2 Tbsp. butter
2 large cloves garlic, crushed
1 c. minced onion
1 large stalk celery, chopped
1 tsp. salt
1 c. shredded coconut
1/2 tsp. powdered ginger
1/2 tsp. turmeric
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground coriander
a few Tbsp. water (as needed)
freshly grated black pepper to taste
juice from 1 large lemon
2 c. chopped tart apple
cayenne pepper to taste

Preparation

Cook the lentils in 2 1/4 cups water (bring to boil, cover and lower heat to simmer) 30 to 40 minutes or until tender.
Meanwhile, cook everything else (except the apples) until tender, in deep heavy skillet, adding water if necessary to avoid sticking.
Add apples to the saute; cook 10 minutes more (covered) and then combine this mixture with the lentils in a casserole.
Cover and keep warm in a 250\u00b0 oven.
Serves 4 to 6 folks.