Curried Lentils

Cheap and Easy curried lentils (serves 4 for 2 quid)

Ingredients

• 1 Bag of Green/Red lentils
• 1 Large onion
• 1 Tub of curry powder
• A drop of cooking oil
• (stock is optional)
• Mashed potatoes go well with curried lentils

Instructions

STEP 1:

1.Wash lentils under cold running water

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2.Boil lentils in salted water (follow instructions on packet, although a shorter boiling time can be used)

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3. Drain lentils and rinse again

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4.Finely Chop onion

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5. Soften and slightly brown the onion in a pan with a splash of oil

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6. Add desired ammount of curry powder (dependent on strength) and fry with the onions for a few minutes

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7. Add the lentils and about 1 pint of warm water (or stock if preferred) and season accordingly – although maybe less salt

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8. Simmer for about 30 mins so liquid reduces

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9. Enjoy on their own or with a Dolloped of fresh mash