Curry's on and smells gorgeous

 It's bitterly cold outside and we have had a little bit of snow. I think it's forecast to flurry now and then for a couple of days so it's definitely a day for snuggling up by the fire and reading a good book.  With that in mind I have just put a lovely pork and vegetable curry on to simmer.  It's a great way to stretch a little bit of meat if you don't want  too much meat in your diet or are struggling financially.  I have used two pork shoulder steaks which I cut up into chunks. They are simmering with onions, carrots, a red pepper,a courgette, a small cubed potato and half a cup of red lentils.  I used half a Knorr chicken stock cube, a cup of water and then once it had all cooked I stirred in a jar of Patak's Jalfrezi sauce. Now I will leave it to simmer slowly for an hour.  I could have made the sauce myself but I love the Patak's range of sauces .  One jar would easily serve six people if used the way I use it. B and M or home bargains are probably the best place to buy them but I bought mine with my Morrisons shop because they were on offer.  I never pay full price for them but wait until they are cheap... they are always on offer somewhere.