CURRIED LENTIL RAISIN STEW

Curried Lentil Raisin Stew image

Provided by Kate S.

Categories Curries

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

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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)

Steps:

Saute onion in olive oil.
One a time, as they are ready, add the other veggies, stirring with each addition.
Stir in seasonings.
Stir in lentils, raisins, and tomato paste.
Add water to cover, bring to a boil and simmer to blend flavors.
Cook rice according to your usual method. When the rice is done, the stew will be done.
Each person can top their rice with stew and a spoonful of yogurt if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 606.5, Fat 8.1, SaturatedFat 1.2, Sodium 631.3, Carbohydrate 117.6, Fiber 11.6, Sugar 14.7, Protein 16.8