Ingredients

  • 6 1/2 cups water
  • 2 1/2 cups green lentils, rinsed and drained
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, or more to taste
  • 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 3 tablespoons fat-free yogurt, or more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon red curry paste (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon chile powder

Method

  • Combine water, lentils, onion, and olive oil in a rice cooker. Seal and select setting according to manufacturer's instructions; cook until tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Pour chickpeas, tomato paste, yogurt, curry paste, turmeric, cumin, and chile powder into the lentil mixture. Mix thoroughly. Cook until softened and flavors meld, about 15 minutes.