Lentil and potato pot

For those days when you just want a simple thick nourishing soup, this one is easy to eat with melt in the mouth potato, and lentils smooth, thick curry laced with spices and herbs, beans for extra protein, and greens for iron. Serve in a bowl, suitable for all ages, serves 4-6

dice red skin potatoes

+ oil, spices (5-6 curry leaves, 1 tsp fenugreek, 2 tsp cumin, 2 tsp thyme), salt and pepper

+ enough lentils to cover potatoes and stir fry together

+ water to cover, and 2 tsp of corn flour

+ chopped kale or other greens

+choice of beans

simmer until cooked, stirring occasionally (45min-ish, if boiled dry add more water)

serve with chapati, or on its own – with two sources of protein, plenty of carbs and greens this is one wholesome dish all by itself!!!

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