This recipe is a favourite of Jo's from many years ago when she used to offer nutrition programmes through a company called "Taste Success" more info about them here www.tastesuccess.co.nz

• 2 Tbsp coconut or olive oil 
• 1 onion (sliced) 
• 1 spring onion (sliced)   
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• ½ tsp red curry paste (more if you like it hotter!)
• 1 cup split red lentils (rinsed)`
• 1 cup brown basmati rice      
• 6 cups water      
• 400ml can light coconut cream
• 1/2-1 tsp fine sea salt
• 1 Tbsp turmeric
• 2 teaspoons honey (optional)
•  ½ cup raisins (optional) 
• 2 Tbsp soy sauce
• juice of 1 lemon or lime

Heat the oil in a large pot.  Add onions and stir for five minutes.  Add garlic and curry paste, stirring until paste is well mixed.  Add lentils, rice and water.  Bring to the boil, reduce heat and simmer for 20-30 minutes until rice has cooked through.  Add coconut cream, salt, turmeric, honey, raisins, soy sauce and lemon.  Simmer for five minutes more.  Remove from heat and leave for five minutes before serving.