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1 medium onion diced 2 cloves garlic, minced Saute with Olive Oil on medium until slightly translucent Add 1 1/2 cup dried french/puy lentil saute 5 minutes (if it's sticking to the pan, add a bit more olive oil) Add 1 1/2 Tbsp biryani curry paste** and continue to saute till well mixed and aroma comes out. For Tapenade: Add 1 cup chicken stock, 2 cups water Bring to a boil, then lower heat to low, to simmer for 45 minutes to an hour, to desired tenderness/texture, stirring every so often. Add salt and pepper if desired for extra flavour, to your taste makes about 3 cups worth. **can substitute with any other curry paste or powder Great when served the next day, just heat up with microwave. Eat with tortilla chips as an appy, it's excellent! For Soup: Add additional 1 cup chicken stock, and 1 cup water.