Indian-Inspired Lentil Stew

Perfect for dinner on a cold night, this hearty, Indian-inspired lentil stew is full of warm, tantalizing flavors of curry and cumin.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 706 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 bay leaves
• 1 cup dry lentils, rinsed
• 2 (14.5 ounce) cans vegetable broth
• 2 (14.5 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes, undrained
• 1 small sweet potato (garnet yam), cut into small cubes
• 6 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste
• 1 teaspoon yellow curry powder
• 1 pint cream
• 0.5 cup chopped onion
• 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.5 teaspoon cumin seeds

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine broth and lentils in a large pot over medium-high heat; bring to a boil.

Step 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.

Step 3

Taste to adjust spices. Stir in cream and serve.