1 large onion

3 cloves garlic

3 large carrots

3 large parsnips

2 medium sweet potatoes

2 Tbsp olive oil

1 Tbsp mild curry powder

1 tsp ground cumin

1/2 tsp chilli powder

1/2 tsp ground ginger

1/2 tsp ground turmeric

150 g (3/4 cup) red lentils

400 ml/14oz can coconut milk

750 ml (3 cups) vegetable stock

couple of sprigs fresh thyme

small handful fresh coriander

Peel and finely chop the onion; peel and crush the garlic; peel and dice the