Ah the warm comforting taste of curry… This dip can be used as a side with meat or just enjoyed with vegetables and crackers.

Ingredients

• 1tbsp extra virgin oil or coconut oil
• 1/2 cup chopped onion or shallots
• 1/4 cup chopped carrot
• 1/4 cup chopped celery
• 1/4 tsp curry powder
• 1/4 tsp garam masala
• 1/4 tsp ground cumin
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• 4oz red lentils
• 1 cup chicken or vegetable stock
• 1/2 can of coconut milk
• hot sauce – optional

Step 1:

In a medium sauce pan heat the oil. Add the onion until they become slightly transparent.Add the carrot, celery and a pinch of salt.

Cook over moderate heat stirring occasionally until softened and just starting to brown.

Step 2:

Mix the curry, garam masala, cinnamon and cumin in a bowl. Add the mixture in the sauce pan until fragrant.

Step 3:

Add the lentils make sure they get well covered with oil. Stir for a few seconds.

Step 4:

Add the chicken or vegetable stock and coconut milk. Reduce heat and let simmer.

The lentils should cook until gooey.

Step 5:

Take mixture off heat, let cool and put it in blender to make it a nice smooth dip.