Red Lentils

Ingredients

• 1½ cups Red Lentils
• 2 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil
• 1 large carrot, peeled and finely diced
• 1 large yellow onion, peeled and finely diced
• 2 tablespoons peeled and finely chopped gingerroot
• 1 large clove garlic, peeled and minced
• 1 medium bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 5 cups chicken stock or water
• ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• Salt to taste