Red Lentil Curry with Fragrant Rice

Serves 4

Heat oil and fry the onion, ginger and garlic.
Fry gently until the onion is soft.
Add spices and fry for a minute.
Add the chilli, water, lentils, coconut milk and seasoning.
Cover and simmer for about 15 minutes. 

Add the chopped marrows and simmer for a further 10 minutes until lentils and marrows are soft. 
Stir in coriander just before serving. 

Serve with fragrant rice.  

RICE:
Rinse the rice well under running water.
Put it into a pan and add the coconut milk, water and salt. 
Cover and bring to the boil.
Turn the heat right down and simmer until the rice is tender and all the liquid is absorbed.
Fluff with a fork. 
Serve garnished with coconut flakes if desired.