Potato and Lentil Curry

 Ingredients:

1 large onion, finely chopped

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon curry powder

1/2 tablespoon turmeric powder

1 tablespoon tomato puree

4 cups vegetable stock

4 potatoes, cut into small cubes

1 1/2 cups dried red lentils, rinsed

Salt and pepper

Two cardamom pods Basmati rice to serve

Method:

Brown the onion in the oil in a large saucepan

Season with salt and pepper

When the onions are soft add the curry powder and turmeric powder and gently cook for 1 minute, while stirring

Add the remaining ingredients apart from the potatoes and bring to boil

Simmer gently, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes or until the lentils begin to soften tender

Add the diced potato and simmer for a further 10-15 minutes until the potatoes are soft

 Taste and add more seasoning and/or water if required

Prepare the basmati rice cooked with two cardamom pods for flavour and aroma

Serve the curry over the rice