lentil and sweet potato soup

need :
2 cups lentils
2 medium sweet potatoes peeled and cubed
1 cup mixed vegetables (corn, green beans, mushrooms etc or whatever you like)
green chilli pepper (chopped)
4 cloves garlic minced
2 tsp finely chopped ginger
1 medium onion chopped finely
1 medium carrot diced
Finely chopped parsley, cilantro and chives
Olive oil
Salt and black pepper to taste

1tbs olive oil

Step 1:
In a pot boil lentils in approx 6 cups water (this will be the stock for the soup so more water is used here)
Add garlic and ginger, boil until lentils are soft

Step 2
In a pot, add olive oil,
When oil is heated add onions green chilies, carrots and sweet potatoes,
Let these cook for about 2 minutes
Then add mixed vegetables
Cover and let cook for a couple more minutes
step 3
After veggies have become slightly tender, add lentils and cover and let simmer for about 10-15 minutes
step 4
After 15 minutes if the sweet potatoes are nice and soft , add parsley, cilantro chives, salt, black, pepper and butter.
Stir and that’s it.

Three step carrot cake: really easy

okies check this out its really easy and really really yummy

step 1 : get food processor

add 2 sticks of real butter ( softened)
add 1/3 cup brown sugar
3 medium carrots chopped
1/3 cup condensed milk
1/3 cup evaporated milk
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla extract

turn on food processor and let mix(blend, grind until light and fluffyish:P)

step 2: take mixture, now fold in 2 cups flour and 2 tsp baking powder

step 3: pour mixture into greased bowl, and bake at 375 degrees F for 20-30 minutes