Lentils with Garlic & Onion

4 tb Vegetable oil

1/2 ts Cumin seeds

4 ea Garlic cloves, chopped

1 md Onion, chopped

1 c Lentils, washed & drained

3 c Water

1 ts Salt

1/4 ts Cayenne

Heat oil over medium heat. When hot, add cumin seeds & let sizzle for a few seconds. Add the garlic & stir-fry till the garlic changes colour. Put in the onion & stir-fry until they begin to brown at the edges. Add the lentils & water. Bring to a boil, cover & simmer for about an hour, or until the lentils are tender. Add salt & cayenne. Stir to mix & cook another 5 minutes.