Ingredients

  • 2 Tbs. olive oil
  • 2 Tbs. curry powder
  • 2 cups diced red kuri squash or sweet potato
  • 1 medium onion, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
  • 2 large carrots, chopped (1 cup)
  • 2 cups red lentils
  • 1 cup plain low-fat or soy yogurt
  • 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 4 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 3 whole green cardamom pods
  • 2 bay leaves

Method

  • Heat oil in large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  • Add curry powder, and stir 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
  • Add squash, onion, and carrots, and saute 1 minute.
  • Add lentils, and stir 30 seconds, or until coated with oil and curry powder.
  • Stir in yogurt, then broth.
  • Add garlic, cardamom, and bay leaves.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 45 minutes.
  • Remove cardamom and bay leaves, and season with salt and pepper, if desired.