Fellows' Coconut, Curry Lentil Stew

Add these to a slow cooker:

• 1 chopped red or yellow onion

• 2 cloves garlic, chopped

• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger

• 1½ teaspoons ground cumin

• ¾ teaspoon ground coriander

• ¾ teaspoon ground turmeric

• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

• 1 cup chopped fresh or canned tomatoes

• 1 can coconut milk

• 1 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 3 cups water, plus more if necessary

• 1 cup red, yellow, or green lentils, rinsed

• 1 medium peeled & chopped eggplant

• 1 medium peeled & chopped sweet potato

Cook on high for 3 hours. When the lentils are soft, add:

• 1 bag of frozen peas

• the juice of 1-2 limes

• salt and pepper

Serve with pickled onions.

Recipe adapted from Coconut Lentil and Vegetable Stew