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Curried Lentils

Ingredients

  • 2 cups green on brown lentils
  • 1 whole onion (chopped)
  • 2 large tomatoes (chopped)
  • 2 carrots (chopped)
  • 4-5 cups water
  • 6 cloves garlic (crushed)
  • ¾ cup tomato puree
  • 2 tsp ginger (crushed or grated)
  • 4 tsp medium curry powder
  • 2 tsp fennel seeds
  • salt and pepper (to taste)

Instructions

  • Sauté the onion on medium heat until caramelised for about 5 minutes.
  • Add a little bit of water, the carrots, ginger, garlic, curry powder, fennel seeds, tomatoes and cook on medium heat for 1-2 minutes or until the spices become fragrant.
  • Put in the tomato paste and 1 cup of water, mix well so all is properly combined and bring the stew to a simmer.
  • Add the lentils and more water so it reaches about 5 cm above the lentils and bring to boil.
  • Cover the pot, reduce heat and cook for about 20 -30 minutes until the lentils are soft. Use salt and pepper to taste and serve over quinoa or brown rice.