Lentil and Cheese Loaf

300g Red Lentils

1 medium onion

2 garlic cloves

2 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp ground cardamom

200g mature cheddar

1 egg, beaten

Oil

Salt and pepper

Rinse the lentils, place in a pan and cover with water. Bring to the boil, lower the heat and cook for about 15 minutes or until soft, adding a little more water if necessary.

Meanwhile, fry the chopped onion and the crushed garlic in the oil in another pan, and add the ground spices, stirring to prevent sticking.

Tip the onions and spices into the lentils, season well with salt and pepper and stir in the grated cheese and beaten egg and mix well.

Line a 2lb loaf tin with greaseproof paper, oil, and pour the lentil mixture in.

Bake at 200º for 30 minutes.

Remove from the oven and allow to cool until set.

Turn out onto a plate and serve sliced.