Lentil Ravioli

• cooking spray
• fennel bulb, finely chopped↗1⁄4 cup
• fresh ginger, grated↗2 teaspoons
• curry powder↗1 teaspoon
• ground cumin↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• ground turmeric↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• ground cinnamon↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• cayenne pepper↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• water↗2 2⁄3 cups
• dried lentils↗2⁄3 cup
• fresh cilantro, finely chopped↗2 tablespoons
• wonton wrappers↗48

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Spray a large skillet with cooking spray. Heat over medium heat until hot. Sauté fennel and ginger 2-3 minutes; add spices and cook 1 minute longer.

2. 2

   Add water and lentils to skillet; heat to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until the lentils are just tender, about 15 minutes.

3. 3

   Simmer uncovered until excess liquid is goner, about 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Stir in chopped cilantro. Season to taste with salt.

5. 5

   Place 1 tablespoon of the lentil mixture in the center of a wonton wrapper; brush edges with water.

6. 6

   Place a second wonton wrapper on top and press edges to seal. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.

7. 7

   Heat 3 quarts of water to boiling; add 4-6 ravioli.

8. 8

   Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until ravioli float to surface and are cooked al dente.

9. 9

   Remove with a slotted spoon and repeat the cooking procedure with the remaining ravioli. Serve topped with your favorite sauce.