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Method

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• Heat a large non-stick pot, add oil and heat.
• Add chopped onion and saute for a couple of minutes, stirring constantly.
• Add the garlic, turmeric, coriander and chilli, stir and cook for a few minutes until onion is soft.
• Add lentils and stir well to coat with the spices. Heat for a couple of minutes, stirring constantly.
• Pour in the water, stock cubes and the tomatoes. Bring to the boil and simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are cooked.
• Serve hot with black pepper.

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Ingredients

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• 2-3 tbsp oil
• 4 large onions, finely chopped
• 2 cloves crushed garlic
• 2-3 tbsp turmeric
• 2-3 tbsp ground coriander seeds
• 2 tsp minced chili (or Asian Pickled Ground chili)
• 750gm dried red lentils, rinsed well
• 3L water
• 4 vegetable stock cubes or Vegeta
• 2 x 810gm cans crushed tomatoes
• salt and ground black pepper to taste

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O’s Tips

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-> Nice with crusty bread, unless you’re watching your carbs…

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