Fresh parsley or coriander and brown rice to serve
Method
Begin by soaking your lentils for at least 30 mins.
In a saucepan add the oil and fry off diced onion until translucent. Add curry powder and all spices and fry off for 1-2 minutes until they become fragrant .
Add soaked lentils and 2 cups water as well as dry veg stock. Allow to simmer for about 10 - 15 minutes or until the lentils are cooked and thick and most of the eater has evaporated. Add diced tomato, cook for a few more minutes and add tomato paste and peas. Mix in tomato paste well to give nice red colour to the lentils . Serve with brown rice (naan bread) and garnish with fresh parsley or coriander.
Recipe by Talida Voinea at https://talidavoinea.au/easy-vegan-red-lentil-dhal/