Red Lentil Stew With Yogurt Sauce Recipe

Name: Red Lentil Stew With Yogurt Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Yogurt Sauce; 1 cup plain nonfat yogurt; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves; Lentil Stew; 2 teaspoons canola oil; 1 -2 large onion, coarsely chopped (3 cups); 1 -2 red bell pepper, coarsely chopped (2 cups); 6 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped; 1 tablespoon curry powder; 5 1/4 cups organic vegetable broth; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can whole tomatoes, undrained; 1 lb dried small red lentil; 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated; 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper; salt, to taste

Servings: persons

Yogurt Sauce
1 cup plain nonfat yogurt
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
Lentil Stew
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 -2 large onion, coarsely chopped (3 cups)
1 -2 red bell pepper, coarsely chopped (2 cups)
6 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon curry powder
5 1/4 cups organic vegetable broth
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can whole tomatoes, undrained
1 lb dried small red lentil
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated
1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
salt, to taste

1
Yogurt Sauce:.
2
Combine yogurt and cilantro in a small bowl. Use an immersion blender to finely chop cilantro and blend it in with the yogurt.
3
Cover and chill.
4
Lentil Stew:.
5
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic; saute 8 minutes or until tender.
6
Add curry; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
7
Add broth and tomatoes to pan; bring to a boil.
8
Stir in lentils. Cover and reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes or until lentils are very soft. Stir in ginger.
9
Using an immersion blender in pan, coarsely puree lentil mixture. Stir in cayenne pepper and salt if desired.
10
Serve lentil mixture with yogurt sauce.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Yogurt Sauce, 1 cup plain nonfat yogurt, 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, Lentil Stew, and more.

Yes, Red Lentil Stew With Yogurt Sauce falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Red Lentil Stew With Yogurt Sauce

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