Ingredients

2 cups water

1 cup green lentils, rinsed and sorted

3 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped into bite-size wedges

3 tablespoons margarine

1 medium onion. finely chopped

1-1/2 tablespoons curry powder (or to taste)

1 teaspoon ground coriander

1/2 teaspoon turmeric

1/2 teaspoon dried parsley

Salt and pepper to taste

How to prepare

Bring water to a rapid boil. Simmer lentils in the water, covered, over low heat for forty-five minutes or until the water is absorbed. In a separate pot, boil the potatoes until soft, about fifteen to twenty minutes. Heat the margarine in a medium frying pan over medium heat. Saute the onion, curry powder, coriander, turmeric, parsley, salt and pepper for ten minutes over low heat ( do not brown the onion). Combine the cooked lentils, boiled potatoes and onion mixture. Serve immediately over rice.

Serve 6

Preparation Time: 1 hour