Instructions: Heat the butter or oil and cook the onion and garlic gently until soft. Add spices and stir 2 minutes, then add lentils [and water/stock, if using uncooked lentils] For uncooked, bring to the boil and simmer 25-30 minutes or until lentils are soft.

Remove cardamon and cinnamon and cook uncovered until liquid has evaporated. Mash lentils, adjust seasoning. cool and store in a covered container. Will keep about 10 days in the refrigerator.

Makes about 2 cups.

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