Salata Adas (Lentil Salad)

== Ingredients ==
* 100g (4oz) dried brown lentils
* 600ml (1 pint) water
* 2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley, finely chopped (stems discarded)
* 1 garlic clove, crushed
* 1 bay leaf
* juice of 1 lemon
* 2 tablespoons olive oil
* ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
* ½ teaspoon salt
* pinch of black pepper
== Directions ==
# Wash, sort lentils and soak in plenty of cold water for 2 hours.
# Place lentils, bay leaf and cumin seeds in a medium saucepan.
# Add 600ml (1 pint) boiling water and bring to the boil.
# Cover and simmer for 30 minutes, or until tender. Drain and leave to one side.
# In a medium bowl, mix together the lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper. 	
# Next add the warm lentils and chopped parsley. Mix well and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Category:Arabian Salads
Category:Brown lentil Recipes
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