Recipe - Dess Bl-Besla (Lentils With Onions)

2 cup Lentils, soaked
2 Garlic cloves, minced
1 pn Cinnamon
One half teaspoon Cumin
1 pn Black pepper
1 Chili pepper
One half teaspoon Salt
2 lg Onion, thinly cut or sliced up
3 tablespoon Olive oil
3 Bay leaves

Bring lentils to a boil in enough water to cover. At the same time, make a
spice paste by crushing together the garlic, cinnamon, cumin, peppers &
salt plus 2 teaspoon water. After 2 or 3 minutes, drain the lentils thoroughly.
Add the spice paste, followed by the onions, oil & bay leaves. Stir over
moderate heat for several minutes then add water to cover. Reduce heat,
cover pot & simmer until lentils are tender. Uncover for a while before
serving so that the mixture can thicken.