3 tablespoons cold pressed olive oil
1 onion or 3 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 cup water or more
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cardamom
A dash of cayenne
1-1/2 teaspoon curry
1 teaspoon ginger powder
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
15 oz. can lentils, do not drain
Sauté onions or garlic and oil in a 3-quart pot. Add remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Simmer for 30 minutes.
