Finely chop the garlic. Dice the onion and tomatoes.
Put a pot on medium heat. Add the olive oil and let it heat up.
Add the diced onion and sauté for a minute.
Add the chopped garlic and sauté for 2 minutes.
Add the tomatoes, along with curry powder, paprika powder and salt. Sauté for 3-4 minutes. Keep stirring frequently so it doesn’t burn.
Once the tomatoes are mushy and you see oil appearing on the surface, add the veggies. Sauté for about a minute to bring them to room temperature.
Add the washed red lentils, along with the water. Give everything a good mix and bring to a boil.
Simmer and cover with a lid. Let it cook for about 15 minutes, or until your lentils are completely tender.
Serve with wholegrain sourdough bread, or with rice.
