Lentils à L’indienne

If unprocessed lentils are used, soak them overnight in seven cups water. Drain. If quick-cooking lentils are used, they need not be soaked. Cover the lentils with water and add the onion, bay leaf, salt and a dash of pepper. Bring to a boil and simmer for thirty to forty-five minutes, until lentils are tender.

Discard the onion and bay leaf and sti