“Sharing food with another human being is an intimate act that should not be indulged in lightly”.
M. F. K. Fisher
This is a recipe that I make very regularly! It is perfect for Aquarius season with the main ingredient – lentils – being high in the cell salt sodium chloride. This is a mineral that Aquarians quickly become depleted in so eating lots of lentils will help them to maintain good energy levels and balance. The warming quality of the onions and ginger is also great for Aquarians, and the rest of us during this season!
As the name suggests this is a simple version of a recipe that you could really make into your own. You can easily add veggies into the dish – or serve them on the side – as well as meat or tofu to make it into a meal in itself! This recipe comes from “The Fast 800 Easy” recipe book by Dr Claire Bailey and Justine Pattison. Serves 4 people.
Ingredients
2 tbsp oil (I prefer avocado when I’m frying)
1 lg or 2 sm onions, peeled and thinly sliced
20g fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped (or 1 tsp of ground ginger)
2-3 tsp curry powder of choice
150g dried split red lentils (or whatever lentils you have, but you may need to cook for longer)
1 sm lemon, juiced (optional)
4 tbsp plain yoghurt (I prefer goat or sheep)
Method
1. Pour oil into a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, ginger and curry powder. Fry gently for 1 minute.
2. Add lentils and 750ml cold water. Bring to a simmer and then cover the pan, reduce the heat and cook for 15-20 minutes or until lentils are very soft. Stir regularly.
3. Season with salt and pepper and drizzle with lemon juice.
4. Serve with a spoonful of yoghurt.
5. Enjoy dahlings!
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