Lentil Pâté With Cumin and Turmeric Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup brown lentils, picked over and rinsed
• 1 quart water
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 medium onion
• 4 garlic cloves, 2 crushed, 2 minced
• Salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons peanut oil or canola oil
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne (more to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 tablespoon cumin seeds, toasted and coarsely ground
• 1 teaspoon black or yellow mustard seeds
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 4 teaspoons lemon or lime juice