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Lentil Curry & Yogurt Sauce

15 minutes
Prep Time

45 mintues
Cook Time

6
Number of Servings
What you'll need:
  • 1 cup brown or green dried lentils
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garic, minced
  • 2 Tbsp. curry powder
  • 2 (15-ounce) cans of no-salt-added tomatoes, with juice
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/2 cup plain, non-fat yogurt
  • 3 cups cooked brown rice
What to do:

1. Fill a medium saucepan with water 2/3 to the top. Bring water to a boil.

2. Add the lentils, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until the lenitls are tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and set aside.

3. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the onions, and saute unti soft, about 5 mintues. Stir in the garlic and curry powder, and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in the tomatoes with juice and lentils, and simmer until the curry thickens a bit, about 10 minutes. Season with salt, and stir.

4. To make the yogurt sauce: In a small bowl, mix the cilantro with the yogurt.

5. Enjoy the lenitls over rice topped with the yogurt sauce!