Lentil Curry

* 1 cup lentils (brown or red)
* 1/2 large onion, diced
* 1-1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil
* 1 tablespoon curry paste
* 1-1/2 teaspoons curry powder
* 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
* 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
* 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 teaspoon white sugar
* 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
* 1/2 teaspoon ginger root, minced
* 1 c tomato puree (use basic spaghetti sauce if you don't have any puree)

DIRECTIONS

Wash the lentils in cold water until the water runs clear. Bil lentils until lentils tender (about 40 minutes for brown lentils, and 30 for red).

Meanwhile, caramelize the onions in vegetable oil. When they are finished, add spices and cook over a high heat stirring constantly for 1 to 2 minutes. Then add the tomato puree and reduce heat. If it is not too thick, summer it until the lentils are ready.

Drain the cooked lentils and mix with the sauce. Serve with white rice.