Red Lentil Loaf, Paneer & Dream Date Sweets

Ingredients:

• 1½ Cup red lentils
• 2-3 Bay leaves
• 2 Cups water
• 2 Cloves garlic, finely sliced
• 1 Tablespoon olive oil
• 2 Medium onion, sliced
• ½ Cup Ricotta cheese or paneer
• 1 Extra large egg, beaten
• 1 Teaspoon curry powder, mild
• Salt to taste
• Freshly ground pepper to taste
• 1 Cup tomato, skinned and cubed
• 2 Slices whole wheat bread, crumbled
• ½ Cup parsley, chopped

• 2 Saucepans
• 1 Small pot
• Knife
• Chopping board
• Small bowl
• Fork
• Ovenproof dish or loaf pan
• Greaseproof paper
• Large spoon

• 1 litre (1¾ pints) full cream/whole milk
• Juice of a lemon
• 2-3 Tablespoons vinegar

• 1 Large pot
• Tablespoon
• Cheese cloth
• Sieve

• 1 Cup pitted dates (170grams)
• 2 Tablespoons water
• 1-2 Teaspoons ginger powder
• 1 Tablespoon orange or lemon zest
• ¼ Cup slivered almonds
• Desiccated coconut as needed

• Knife/food processor
• Chopping board
• Small saucepan
• Tablespoon
• Serving plate