When it is snowing again!

then a nice pot of curried lentils is in order!

 Ziniania’s Lentil curry.

1 - 1/2 cups brown lentils (pick out all the little stones and rinse them well)

1 large onion diced

2 cloves garlic minced or 1 tsp garlic powder

2 bay leaves

2 carrots diced or 1 med sweet potato in ½ inch cubes

3 Tbsp tomato paste

1-2 Tbsp curry powder

1 tsp garam masala

1 tsp oregano

1/4 cup olive oil

Salt &pepper to taste.

Put lentils in a pot and cover them with water. Boil in medium heat for 20 minutes adding a little water when necessary. Add onion, garlic, bay leaves, and diced carrots and boil some more until carrots are tender. Add the tomato paste,(I like to mix the curry p, the garam m, the oregano and the salt and pepper in the olive oil) and the olive oil with the spices and cook for 10-15 more minutes until the lentils are nice and thick and fragrant.