Borrie Pot Curried Lentils

Ingredients

• 1 cup brown or green lentils, rinsed
• 2 tbsp cooking oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2–3 tbsp BlixSam Borrie Pot (Curry Spice Blend)
• 1 tsp grated ginger (optional)
• 1 medium tomato, chopped
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 4 cups vegetable or chicken stock
• 1 medium carrot, diced
• 1 medium potato, diced
• 1 tsp brown sugar (optional)
• Salt & black pepper, to taste
• Fresh coriander, chopped, for garnish

Method

1. Heat oil in a pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft and golden.
2. Add garlic and ginger, if using, then stir in BlixSam Borrie Pot. Cook for about 30 seconds to bloom the spices and release the flavours.
3. Add chopped tomato and tomato paste. Cook for 2–3 minutes until the tomato begins to break down.
4. Add lentils, stock, carrot and potato. Stir well.
5. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 25–30 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
6. If the lentils become too thick, add a little more stock or water.
7. Stir in brown sugar, if using, and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
8. Garnish with fresh coriander and serve hot with rice, rotis or warm bread.

💛 Sam’s Tip