====== Basic Savory Lentils ======

For instant pot, rice cooker, or stovetop.

===== Ingredients =====

Scale as needed.

  * 1 cup dry lentils
  * Water or broth: 2 cups (instant pot), 2.25 cups (rice cooker), 2.5 cups (stovetop)
  * 1 tsp salt
  * Seasoning (any combo; follow your heart):
    * 1 tsp garlic powder
    * 1 tsp onion powder
    * 1 tsp cumin
    * ½ tsp coriander
    * 1–2 tsp curry powder
    * 1 tsp paprika
    * ½ tsp pepper
    * Chili flakes or cayenne pepper

===== Procedure =====

  - Rinse lentils.
  - Add everything to instant pot, rice cooker, or stovetop pot.
  - Cook:
    * **Instant pot**: Pressure cook 6 minutes; natural release 5 minutes, quick release.
    * **Rice cooker**: Cook. If still firm, add 2-3 tbsp water and run again.
    * **Stovetop**: Boil, simmer 15-20min stirring intermittently, add 2-3 tbsp water and cook more if too firm.
  - Stir, taste, add more salt/spice if needed.
  - Optional twists: a bit of soy sauce, fish sauce, lemon, olive oil, or butter