Curried Lentil Raisin Stew

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 onion, minced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2-1 green chili pepper, seeded and diced small
• 1 carrot, coarsely grated
• 2 cups cooked lentils
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1 -2 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 2 teaspoons curry powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon cayenne (optional)
• water, to cover
• 2 cups rice
• 1/2 cup yogurt, garnish (optional)

Recipe

• 1 saute onion in olive oil.
• 2 one a time, as they are ready, add the other veggies, stirring with each addition.
• 3 stir in seasonings.
• 4 stir in lentils, raisins, and tomato paste.
• 5 add water to cover, bring to a boil and simmer to blend flavors.
• 6 cook rice according to your usual method. when the rice is done, the stew will be done.
• 7 each person can top their rice with stew and a spoonful of yogurt if desired.