Lentils with cilantro

Ingredients:

• 1.5 cups dry red lentils (rinsed)
• 1 large tomato, chopped
• 1 piece of ginger, peeled and finely chopped, 2.5 cm long.
• 3/4 teaspoon turmeric
• A large pinch of cayenne pepper
• Salt
• 2 tbsp (30 g) butter
• 3 cloves of garlic, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• Juice of 1 lemon

Preparation:

1. In a saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the lentils, 6 cups water, tomato, ginger, turmeric, cayenne pepper, and 1.5 teaspoons salt. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring vigorously occasionally, until the lentils are tender and the mixture is thick, about 45 minutes.
2. In a small skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the garlic and cook for one minute. Add the lentils with cilantro and lemon juice. Season with salt.