LENTIL and CHICK PEA CURRY

Hi, and welcome. It is cold now and this recipe will warm you. INGREDIENTS 1/2 mug lentils 400g tin chick peas (drained 240g) 2 Mugs of water (approx. one pint) 1/2 onion chopped 3 cloves of garlic crushed or chopped 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil 1 teaspoon turmeric 1 teaspoon cumin salt to taste (one half teaspoon) 1 green chilli (optional) METHOD Put lentils into a large saucepan adding the water. Bring to boil. Skim off froth. Simmer for about 15 minutes. Add salt. Turn off heat, Next, in a separate saucepan heat the oil, add onopns, fry gently for 3 minutes, add garlic and chilli. fry for a further 2 minutes. Add turmeric and stir, add cumin and heat for 1 or 2 minutes. Add water if necessary. Next, add the lentils to this and heat, add chick peas, bring to boil and simmer for 15 minutes stirring occasionally. SERVE with rice,Naan or Pitta bread and yoghurt. ENJOY