Green lentils with fresh ginger and spices

175g green / Continental lentils Water or stock to cover 25g marge or 1tbsp soya or sunflower oil 1 med onion peeled and finely chopped 1" fresh ginger, finely chopped 1 tsp garam masala 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 tsp coriander seeds, crushed 1 tsp green cardamom pods, seeds removed and crushed 1 med carrot scrubbed and diced 400g chopped toms 50g mushrooms chopped 1 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp cider vinegar Salt & pepper Chopped parsely or coriander for garnish Wash lentils bring to boil in water / stock. Turn off heat, cover & leave Fry onion, ginger & spices until onion soft Add to the lentils, bring to the boil and start to add the other vegetables, allowing several mins between each addition, 1st carrots, then toms, then mushrooms Stir frequently adding stock / water as necessary. Around 25mins, add soy sauce, vinegar and salt & pepper Cook for a while longer