Strained Lentil And Tomato Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 cup soaked lentils
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup tomato juice
• 1 onion
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 24 peppercorns
• A pinch of mixed herbs
• 1 ounce flour
• 1 ounce butter

Method

1. 1 Simmer lentils with peppercorns, herbs, and sliced onion for 20 minutes.
2. 2 Add tomato juice and salt; simmer for another 20 minutes.
3. 3 Strain the mixture, then thicken with flour and butter.