Lentil Curry - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups red lentils
4 1/2 cups water
1/4 cup vegetable oil
4 teaspoons cumin seeds
1 teaspoon chili flakes
2 teaspoons ground turmeric
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
2 tablespoons mint, chopped
salt and pepper

Preparation

Rinse lentils and place in a heavy pot; cover with water and bring to boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 30 min until tender.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in cumin, chili flakes and tumeric and cook for about 1 minute or until you can smell the spices.
Add lentils to skillet and cook over medium-low heat for 15-17 minutes or until lentils are thickened.
Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with cilantro and mint.