Spicy Red Lentils With Capers and Currants

Spicy Red Lentils With Capers and Currants

Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 600 g dried red lentils (they actually look bright orange)
• 140 g currants
• 1/4-1/2 cup capers (I use small salted capers that have been rinsed)

Directions

• 1 Place large saucepan of water on to boil for the lentils.
• 2 Check lentils for any stones etc. Place lentils in a fine sieve and run under lots of running water, when water runs clear, give them a good tap on the side of the bench to get rid of excess water.
• 3 Tip lentils into saucepan of boiling water, stir them well and cook them for only a couple of minutes, until they are just tender with a hint of firmness (watch them very carefully as they can turn into mush in the space of 30 seconds or so, testing them as you go).
• 4 As soon as they are ready pour them into a sieve to drain, shaking them well to get rid of any excess water.
• 5 Tip the cooked lentils into the dressing and mix well. Add the currants and the capers, and leave the salad to cool to room temperature, stirring it regularly.
• 6 When you are ready to serve, pile it onto a plate/bowl and sprinle some onion slithers and parsley leaves over the top.

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