Salata Adas (Lentil Salad)

Ingredients

 * 100g (4oz) dried brown lentils
 * 600ml (1 pint) water
 * 2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley, finely chopped (stems discarded)
 * 1 garlic clove, crushed
 * 1 bay leaf
 * juice of 1 lemon
 * 2 tablespoons olive oil
 * ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
 * ½ teaspoon salt
 * pinch of black pepper

Directions

 * 1) Wash, sort lentils and soak in plenty of cold water for 2 hours.
 * 2) Place lentils, bay leaf and cumin seeds in a medium saucepan. Add 600ml (1 pint) boiling water and bring to the boil. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes, or until tender. Drain and leave to one side.
 * 3) In a medium bowl, mix together the lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper.
 * 4) Next add the warm lentils and chopped parsley. Mix well and refrigerate for 1 hour.