Spicy Lentils

Here is one of our favourite recipes…You will love this as will your kids (if you have). This recipe is regularly requested by my kids, friends and family members.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 large brown onion, chopped

  • 1 clove of garlic, crushed

  • 1 tablespoon Madras curry paste

  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds

  • 1 cup red lentils, rinsed and drained

  • 400g can diced tomatoes

  • 2 cups(375mls) chicken stock

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander leaves

Method

1.    Heat oil in a large saucepan; cook onion and garlic, stirring until onion is soft. 

2.    Add paste and seeds; cook, stirring until fragrant.

3.    Stir in lentils, undrained chopped tomatoes, stock and coriander; simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, about 25 minutes or until lentils are tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.