Curried Lentils with Yogurt

Name: Curried Lentils with Yogurt
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 31 min
Total time: 41 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: South Asia — Muslim traditions
Ingredients: 4 cup water; 1 cup lentils; 1 small onion; 0.75 tsp salt; 2 tsp olive oil; 1.5 tsp curry powder; 1 cup plain low-fat yogurt; 0.5 tsp honey; 1 medium carrot; 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley leaves; 1 Red Delicious apple

Lentils, yogurt and honey come together in this South Asian dish, fragrant with curry powder and simmered on the stove.

41 min · Serves 4 · Easy

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Time: Prep 10 min · Cook 31 min · 41 min total
Difficulty: easy

1
In a 2-quart saucepan, heat water, lentils, onion, and 1/2 tsp. salt to boiling over medium heat.
2
Reduce heat to low and cook, partially covered, until lentils are tender but not mushy-about 30 minutes.
30 min
3
Meanwhile, in medium-size skillet, heat oil over medium heat; add curry and cook 30 seconds.
1 min
4
Remove from heat and cool 5 minutes; stir in yogurt, honey, and remaining 1/4 tsp. salt. Drain lentil mixture in strainer; transfer to large serving bowl.
5 min
5
Fold in yogurt mixture, carrot, and parsley. Just before serving, core apple and thinly slice; gently stir slices into lentil mixture and serve.