Adas Salatasi Lentil Salad

Another find from Robin and Arto! de Haroutunian says this is a Kurdish reicipe from Turkey.

5 T. oil
1 onion, finely chopped
8 oz. lentils, washed
juice 1 lemon
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 pint water
1 t. salt
1/2 t. black pepper
1/2 t. paprika
1/2 t. cumin

Garnish: 3 T. parlsey or tarragon, finely chopped

Heat oil in saucepan, fry onion until soft.  Add lentils, lemon juice, garlic and water and boil.  Lower heat and simmer 45 minutes or until lentils are tender, adding more water if necessary.  Don't let them get too soft.  5 minutes before serving, strain water and add salt, pepper, paprika and cumin, mixing well.  Serve with parsley or tarragon, warm or cold.