Curried Lentils And Vegetables

Curried Lentils And Vegetables

Course :	Curry
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	6

Ingredients:

2	cups	dry lentils -- (any variety)
1 1/2	cups	chopped carrots
1	cup	chopped celery
3	teaspoons	curry powder -- (or less)
1	teaspoon	salt
1	medium	tomato -- chopped
4	cups	water
1 1/2	cups	chopped onions
1	cloves	garlic -- minced
1	teaspoon	grated fresh gingerroot
1 1/2	cups	plain yogurt
1	tablespoon	snipped fresh parsley -- (opt.)

Preparation:

Rinse lentils and drain. In a Dutch oven combine lentils, water, carrots, onions, celery, garlic, curry powder, ginger (or use 1/4 t ground ginger), and salt. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes or till lentils are tender. In a medium mixing bowl stir together yogurt, tomato, and parsley, if desired. Serve with lentil mixture. Add crunch to the meal with toasted pita bread wedges.