Curried Lentil Pie

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Curried Lentil Pie

 

 

pastry for 2 crust pie

2 tbsps. oil

1 large onion, chopped

2 garlic cloves, chopped

1 medium potato, diced

1 medium carrot, sliced

1 small green bell pepper, diced

1 tbsp. coriander powder

1 tsp. cumin powder

1 tsp. ginger powder

1 tsp. turmeric

1 cup green lentils

2 cups water

2 tbsps. tomato paste

salt and pepper

 

 

In a large pot, heat oil. Fry onion and garlic for a couple of minutes.

Add potatoes, carrots and bell pepper, continue to fry for a few more

minutes, stirring occasionally. Add spices, stir fry for a couple of

seconds. Add lentils and tomato paste, stir quickly, add water. Cover,

raise heat, bring to a boil. Reduce heat, simmer gently for 30 minutes.

Add salt and pepper. Check the water levels and lentil consistency. Cook for

another 15 minutes if lentils are not cooked. Remove from heat, let cool

slightly. The mixture should be moist but not swimming in water.

Roll out the pastry and line a 9 " pie plate. Add the filling, cover with

remaining pastry. Bake at 400 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes until the pastry

is browned. Serve with chutney, chili sauce and a salad. Good cold.

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