Indian-Inspired Lentil Stew
Description
Perfect for dinner on a cold night, this hearty, Indian-inspired lentil stew is full of warm, tantalizing flavors of curry and cumin.
Ingredients
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2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans vegetable broth
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1 cup dry lentils, rinsed
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2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes, undrained
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1 small sweet potato (garnet yam), cut into small cubes
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1/2 cup chopped onion
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6 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste
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2 bay leaves
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1 teaspoon yellow curry powder
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1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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1 pint cream
Directions
1
Combine broth and lentils in a large pot over medium-high heat; bring to a boil.
2
Stir in stewed tomatoes, sweet potato, onion, garlic, and bay leaves. Return to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 35 minutes. Stir in curry powder, cumin seeds, and salt. Simmer until lentils are soft, about 15 minutes.
3
Taste to adjust spices. Stir in cream and serve.