Black Lentils with Fried Onion

👨‍🍳 Method

For the Caramelized Onion

1. 1
   Rinse the lentils and cook them in the water 25–30 minutes, until they are tender but whole. Drain and set aside.

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2. 2
   Heat the oil in a large pot and fry the onion over medium-high heat 15–20 minutes, stirring, until it is golden and caramelized.

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   💡Onion caramelizes with patience: over medium heat it reaches deep brown in about half an hour, over low heat it takes close to an hour, and over high heat it burns at the edges before it softens. A pinch of salt at the start draws out its liquid, and when it starts to stick, add a tablespoon of water and scrape the bottom.

To assemble

1. 3
   Add the garlic to the onion and fry a minute.

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2. 4
   Add the cumin and turmeric and stir.

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3. 5
   Add the lentils, season with salt and black pepper and cook 5 minutes, stirring.

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4. 6
   Add the lemon juice and adjust the seasoning.
5. 7
   Serve hot with the parsley and bread.