2 3/4 cups water
1 cup red lentils
3 cloves garlic
2 teaspoon salt
1 med. onion
2 med. carrots
1/2 cup unsulfured prunes
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon turmeric
2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dried habanero (op.)
Chop onions as thick as you like. Mince garlic. Bring 3/4 cup water to boil, add to prunes in blender and Let steep for 5 minutes. Sort, wash lentils; bring 2 cups water to a boil, add salt and lentils, keep heat medium, stir occaisionally. Pulse prunes on lower settings in blender until no large piecies remain. Add onions to water after 10 minutes.stir a lot. Add cinnamon and bay leaves, garlic, and habanero three min. later, stirring in slowly and thoroughly. Simmer 2 minutes, add remaining ingredients. Serve hot with fresh vegan pita bread, slapped on sides of tondoor.