""This started out as a soup recipe but can be used as a vegetarian rice dish. A sweet accompaniment to a plate of Basmati rice and assorted Indian breads."..."
INGREDIENTS
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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1 medium head garlic
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1/4 teaspoon dried basil
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1 red bell pepper
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2 1/2 cups dry lentils
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2 (32 fluid ounce) containers chicken broth
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1 1/2 large carrot, shredded
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1 large onion, grated
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1 cup asparagus tips
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1 cup sweet peas
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1/4 cup white sugar
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2 tablespoons orange marmalade
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2 tablespoons curry powder
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1 pinch saffron
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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ground black pepper to taste