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"Be serene. Let an unshakeable calmness reign within you. Never, never worry. Be positive."
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Ingredients
Makes 6 servings
2 cups puy lentils, (400g)
1-2 tbs ghee or vegetable oil
1 stalk celery, chopped (optional)
2 medium carrots, diced
3 tomatoes (skin removed and chopped)
6 cups water
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons thyme
2 tablespoons oregano
2 bay leaves
salt and pepper
Procedure
- Heat ghee or oil in a big saucepan until hot, add the celery and stir for 5 minutes. Add the lentils, stir together well, cover with the water.
- Bring to boil, let it simmer for 1/2 hour or until the lentils are soft but intact.
- Add the tomatoes and bay leaves; continue simmering until the lentils are completely soft.
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Heat saucepan on medium heat, add ghee, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, peppercorns and bay leaves.
- Season to taste and add the dried herbs and the parsley. Stir well.
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