Curried Lentil Stew With Ginger Yogurt

Directions

1. Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add in onion; saute/fry till golden brown, about 5 min. Add in garlic and curry pwdr; stir 1 minute.
2. Add in 4 c. broth and lentils; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer till lentils are tender and almost all liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally, about 40 min.
3. Stir in tomatoes; thin with more broth if mix is too thick. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
4. Combine yogurt and ginger in small bowl. Serve lentil stew, passing ginger yogurt separately.
5. This recipe yields 4 to 6 servings.
6. Comments: Complete this meatless dinner with a salad of red leaf lettuce and sliced Asian pears. Pass a basket of hot pita bread. For dessert, top split bananas with brown sugar and coconut and broil till caramelized.