Mesir - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2/3 c. dried lentils
4 c. water
2 tsp. salt
1 clove garlic, minced
1/3 c. vegetable oil
1/3 c. chopped red onion
1 tsp. dried onion flakes
1/2 c. water
1 tsp. crushed red pepper

Preparation

Place lentils, water, salt and garlic in a 3-quart casserole. Bring to a brisk boil; cover and lower heat.
Simmer about 1 hour. While lentils are cooking, heat oil in a frypan.
Saute onion until tender, about 5 minutes.
Add onion flakes, water and red pepper; simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes.
When lentils are done, drain and add to onion mixture.
Stir.
Cook 15 minutes.
Makes 4 to 6 servings.