Serves 4

Ingredients

200g (8oz) red lentils
2 medium onions, diced,
½ tbsp. coconut oil
½ tbsp. curry paste
½ tbsp. curry powder
½ tbsp. ground turmeric
½ tbsp. ground cumin
½ tbsp. chilli powder,
½ tbsp. salt
½ tbsp. garlic
½ tbsp. ginger root minced
1 can tomato purée

Preparation method

1. Wash the lentils and cook to package directions.
2. Meanwhile caramelise the onions in the coconut oil.
3. Place the curry paste, curry powder, turmeric, cumin, chilli powder, salt, garlic, and ginger in a mixing bowl, and mix. Add the curry mixture to the caramelised onions and cook over a high heat stirring constantly for 1 to 2 minutes.
4. Stir in the tomato puree and reduce heat; allow the curry paste to simmer until the lentils are ready.
5. When the lentils are ready drain, mix the curry paste into the lentils and serve immediately.
6. Serve with rice, or eat on its own.