1) In a medium large pot, sauté till tender:

  - 1 T. olive oil

  - 1 large onion, chopped in med. small pieces

 

2) Add, and stir for 1 minute:

  - 2 garlic cloves, crushed

  - 1 tsp. fresh ginger, minced

  - 1/4 tsp. garam masala

  - 2 tsp. curry powder

  - 1 carrot, chopped in small pieces

 

3) Add, and simmer for about 8 minutes
(until broth completely absorbed and lentils are mushy):

  - 3 cups veg. broth

  - 1 3/4 cups red lentils, rinsed

 

 

Eat as is, (warmed is nice), or with nan or pita bread,
fresh coriander leaves and yogurt sauce.

 

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Yogurt sauce

 

Combine:

- about 3/4 cup plain yogurt

- about 1 T fresh lime juice

- 1 green onion, minced

 

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