Ingredients

2 tsp olive oil

3/4 cup cohpped celery

2 medium yellow onions,

chopped

1 large yellow potato,

peeled and diced

1 tsp mild curry powder

1 tsp ground turmeric

1/4 tsp ground cinnamon

1 (28-ounce) can diced plum

tomatoes, with juice

1 cup dried and rinsed

lentils)preferably red)

2 (15 ounce) cans

chickpeas, well rinsed

and drained

1 tsp salt

Juice of 1 lemon

1 TLBS balsamic vinegar

1/2 cup chopped fresh

cilantro

Preparation

1.Over medium heat, saute celery, onions, and potatoes, along with curry powder, turmeric, and cinnamon until tender-about 5 minutes. 2.Add canned tomatoes and cook for another 10 minutes. 3. Add 8 cups of water and lentils, chickpeas, and salt. Bring to a boil, then simmer, partially covered for about 45 minutes to an hour. 4.Just before serving, add lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, and cilantro.