Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      cup           dried lentils
   2      cups          water
   2      tablespoons   olive oil
   1      cup           finely chopped onion
   3      cloves        garlic -- minced
   2      teaspoons     curry powder
     3/4  pound         vermicelli -- broken into 3 inch
                        -- lengths
   3      tablespoons   unsalted butter
   1 1/2  teaspoons     salt
     1/4  teaspoon      freshly ground pepper

Preparation:

1. Heat lentils and water in medium saucepan to boiling, reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, until lentils are very tender, about 1 hour. Drain; reserve. 2. Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat until hot. Add onion, garlic, and coriander; saute until onion is golden, about 12 minutes. 3. Meanwhile, cook vermicelli in large pot of boiling salted water until al dente, about 12 min.; drain. 4. Add vermicelli, reserved lentils, butter, salt, and pepper to skillet. Cook overlow heat, stirring occasionally, until butter is melted and lentils are heated through.