Curried Lentil Pie

* Exported from MasterCook *

CURRIED LENTIL PIE

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Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Vegetarian

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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Pastry for 2 crust pie
2 tb Oil
1 lg Onion, chopped
2 ea Garlic cloves, chopped
1 md Potato, diced
1 md Carrot, sliced
1 sm Green bell pepper, diced
1 tb Coriander powder
1 t Cumin powder
1 t Ginger powder
1 t Turmeric
1 c Green lentils
2 c Water
2 tb Tomato paste
Salt & pepper

In a large pot, heat oil. Fry onion & garlic for a
couple of minutes. Add potatoes, carrots & bell pepper
& continue to fry for a few more minutes, stirring
occasionally. Add spices & stir fry for a couple of
seconds. Add lentils & tomato paste , stir quickly &
add water. Cover, raise heat & bring to a boil.
Reduce heat & simmer gently for 30 minutes. Add salt &
pepper. Check the water levels & 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 & line a 9" pie plate. Add the
filling & cover with remaining pastry. Bake at
400F/200C for 30 to 40 minutes until the pastry is
browned. Serve with chutney, chili sauce & a salad.
Good cold.

Very loosely drawn from "Entertaining with Cranks"



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