Mulligatawny

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 3 Spanish onions, chopped
• 5 garlic cloves, chopped
• A tablespoon of garam masala (available in most Indian groceries)
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 4 cardamom pods, crushed
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 cups dried red lentils
• 8 cups chicken stock
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Basmati rice (recipe below)
• Lime wedges for garnish