Adasee (Lentil Stew)

1 c Dried lentils (green-brown) well-rinsed
3 c Water
1/4 ts Salt, or to taste
1/4 ts Pepper
1/4 ts Oregano
1 tb Butter or margarine
Fresh or dried marjoram, chopped (for garnish)

Put lentils and water in a pan, bring to a boil, then cook over low heat for 15 mins. Add salt, pepper, and oregano and continue to cook for abt 30 mins to soften lentils and evaporate some of liquid.

Toward end of this process stir in butter if a you having a dairy meal, or margarine if you are having and meal w/meat. Mash a few tbs lentils against side of pan to thicken stew. Serve warm. Let each diner garnish w/marjoram to taste. Serve 4 w/other dishes.

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