Modified Daal

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

• 2 3/4 cups water
• 1 cup red lentils
• 3 cloves garlic
• 2 teaspoon salt
• 1 med. onion
• 2 med. carrots
• 1/2 cup unsulfured prunes
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tablespoon turmeric
• 2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried habanero (op.)

Directions:

Chop onions as thick as you like. Mince garlic. Bring 3/4 cup water to boil, add to prunes in blender and Let steep for 5 minutes. Sort, wash lentils; bring 2 cups water to a boil, add salt and lentils, keep heat medium, stir occaisionally. Pulse prunes on lower settings in blender until no large piecies remain. Add onions to water after 10 minutes.stir a lot. Add cinnamon and bay leaves, garlic, and habanero three min. later, stirring in slowly and thoroughly. Simmer 2 minutes, add remaining ingredients. Serve hot with fresh vegan pita bread, slapped on sides of tondoor.