Recipe (serves 4)
-1 tbsp oil -1/4 onion or 1 shallot
-3 cloves of garlic
-4 tbsp green curry paste
-1 can coconut milk -1 cup water
-1 tsp curry powder
-1 tsp turmeric
-1/2 tsp salt and pep each
-2 tbsp sugar (I used date sugar) or maple syrup
-1 cup green lentils
-1 can chickpeas (400g)
Method: 1) saute onion and garlic for a few minutes, before adding the curry paste and sautéing for another 2-3 mins. 2) add coconut milk, turmeric, curry powder, salt and pep + stir. 3)bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer, then add the lentils, sugar and water. 4) allow the mixture to simmer for 10 mins, stirring occasionally, before adding the chickpeas and cooking for another 10-15 mins or until the lentils are tender. serve!