Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Pre-heat the oven to gas mark 5, 375 deg F (190 deg C).
  2. Pick over the lentils for any sticks and stones.
  3. Rinse thoroughly and cook in a tightly covered pan with the water for 10-15 minutes.
  4. Check after 10 minutes in case you need to add more water.
  5. The mixture should cook to a stiff puree.
  6. Remove the pan from the heat and mix in the grated cheese, chopped onion, parsley, cayenne pepper and lemon juice.
  7. Season to taste.
  8. In a separate bowl lightly beat the egg.
  9. Stir in the cream (to the egg).
  10. Pour this mixture over the lentils.
  11. Greas e 1 lb loaf tin with the teaspoon of butter and press in the mixture.
  12. Bake for 45-50 minutes until the top is golden brown and the mixture feels firm to the touch.
  13. Let it stand for 10 minutes in the tin before turning out.