Red Lentil Stew

Serves 4

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1 teaspoon mustard seeds

1 teaspoon cumin seeds

½ teaspoon coriander seeds

1 cinnamon stick

15 cardemom seeds

½ teaspoon white pepper corns

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4 tablespoons EVOO

1 onion

1 green apple

1 green chili

2 garlic cloves

1 carrot

1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

1 teaspoon garam masala

½ teaspoon ground paprika

½ teaspoon turmeric

3 tablespoons tomato paste

2 cups vegetable boullion

1 cup dried red lentils

1 cup coconut milk

1 lemon

Salt

Maybe ½ – 1 cup of water

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Dry roast the first six ingredients, i e the seeds, cinnamon and pepper. Grind well to a fine powder in a mortar.

Chop the onion, apple, chili, and garlic. Cut the carrot into small cubes.

Heat the oil in a pot and sauté the vegetables (ok, so apple is a fruit, but you know what I mean) until the onion is soft.

Add the ground spices, along with garam masala, paprika, turmeric and the tomato paste. Sauté while stirring for a few minutes.

Add the boullion and lentils. Cook on low heat until lentils are soft, about 15 minutes. Add water a little at the time, if needed.

Add the coconut milk and cook for another 5 minutes. Squeeze the lemon. Add salt and lemon juice to taste.

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