Curried Lentil Pate

Makes 6

ingredients

2 tb Safflower or peanut oil
1 md Onion, chopped
2 Cloves garlic, minced or put
through press
2 ts Curry powder
1/4 ts Turmeric
1/4 ts Chili powder
1/2 ts Cumin seeds
1 C Dried lentils, washed and
picked over
2 To 2 1/2 cups water
1 ts Sea salt
2 Eggs
1/4 C Milk
1/4 ts Ground ginger

directions

From “Gourmet Vegetarian Feasts” by Martha Rose Shulman

OR 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

1. Heat vegetable or peanut oil in heavy bottomed saucepan or soup pot and add onion, garlic and spices and saute gently until onion is tender, adding more oil if necessary

2. Add lentils and water, bring to boil, add salt, cover, reduce heat, and simmer 1 hour or until tender. Add more liquid if necessary. Remove from heat and drain.

3. Preheat oven to 400F.

4. Puree lentils in blender or food processor with remaining ingredients. Adjust seasonings and pour into a buttered pate terrine or casserole. Cover and bake for 50 to 60 minutes. Cool and refrigerate, or serve warm. This can be frozen.

Makes 6 servings.

Posted by Mimi Taylor.

Source: Massimo Paolini