Instructions

1. Soak the lentils overnight, and then drain and rinse them.
2. Add enough fresh water to cover them plus the same amount in volume.
3. Bring them to a boil and then turn the heat down to medium-low.  Let them cook like this for 2 hours or until tender.
4. Chop the lamb or goose fat into very small pieces, and place them in a frying pan.
5. Render the fat on low heat until it is browned and crispy.
6. Chop the onions, and add them.  Toss them a little, then cover the pan to sweat them.
7. When the onions are just about clear, chop and add the garlic.
8. As soon as the garlic is hot, add the contents of the frying pan to the lentils.
9. Then add the rest of the spices and ingredients, and stir.
10. Cover them again, and let it simmer for another hour or so, until the lentils are very soft.

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