Sunday, November 15, 2009

Curried Red Lentil and Swiss Chard Stew with Chickpeas

Curried Red Lentil and Swiss Chard Stew with Chickpeas
Serves 4

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, thinly sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons curry powder
1 teaspoon garam masala
2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
48oz+ vegetable or chicken broth
1 large bunch Swiss chard, prepped
2 cups red lentils
2 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained
Salt to taste
1 small tub greek yogurt...6oz

Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion; sauté
until golden, about 10-15 minutes. Add garlic; sauté until fragrant, 30
seconds. Mix in curry, garam masala, and cayenne. Add broth and chard.
Increase heat; bring to boil. Add lentils and chickpeas; reduce heat to
medium.
Cover; simmer until lentils are tender, stirring occasionally, about 10
minutes. Taste and add salt as needed. Divide stew among bowls. Top with
yogurt.

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