Curried Lentils with Poached Eggs

Ingredients

• 8 whole black peppercorns
• 8 whole cloves
• 4 whole allspice
• 2 black cardamom pods
• 1 star anise
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 3 small green chiles
• 1 medium carrot, finely chopped
• 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
• 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp. tomato paste
• 1 1⁄2 tsp. curry powder
• 1⁄2 tsp. ground coriander
• 1⁄4 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg
• 1 stick cinnamon
• 1 bay leaf
• 1⁄2 lb. dried lentils
• Kosher salt and coarsely ground black pepper, to taste
• 1⁄2 cup white vinegar
• 8 eggs
• Fresh cilantro leaves, plain yogurt and sliced, grilled toast for serving

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