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Curried Lentil Stew with rice Recipe
by Nancy Miyasaki

Curried Lentil Stew with rice

This curried lentil stew is an awesome winter dish. It will warm you and sooth you with its soft texture and rich flavor. Vegetarians can leave out the bacon and ham. Those who relish Indian flavors can double the tumeric, cumin, ginger, and cloves.

Rating: 4.6/5
Avg. 4.6/5 9 votes
Prep time: United States American
Cook time: Servings: 4

Goes Well With: brown rice

Wine and Drink Pairings: Petit Sirah

Ingredients

  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 slices bacon, chopped
  • 1/3 pound cooked ham, diced
  • 1/4 tsp ground tumeric
  • 1/4 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 2 cups dried brown lentils
  • 2 large ripe tomatoes, chopped
  • 3 medium carrots, chopped
  • 7 cups water
  • 1 tsp salt or garlic salt (or to taste)
  • Fresh ground black pepper to taste
  • Boiled brown or white rice

Directions

  1. In a large pot, fry the bacon over moderate heat until lightly browned then add ham and onion and cook for 5 minutes stirring.
  2. Add the spices and stir for a minute.
  3. Add the lentils, tomatoes, carrots, water, and salt and pepper.
  4. Stir well and bring to a boil. Then reduce to simmer and cook uncovered until lentils are tender...about 45 minutes.
  5. Put a scoop of rice in each bowl and pour the stew over the rice.