Lentil Curry
      Posted by Harinee. De.Silva on October 14, 1998 at 17:59:22



      1. 11/2 cups lentils washed and drained
      2. 6 cups water
      3. 1 tbs vegetable oil
      4. 1 cup chopped onion
      5. 2 cloves garlic, minced
      6. 1 tsp curry powder
      7. 1 tsp cumin seeds
      8. 2 141/2-oz oraganic diced tomatoes,
      undrained
      9. 1 green apple diced
      10. 1/2 cup seedless raisins
      11. salt to taste
      12. pepper to taste
      13. 3 cups cooked rice
      14. 2 tbs fresh parsley

      Method

      In large saucepan, combine lentil and water.
      Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer,
      partially covered, 45-50 minutes, or until
      lentils are tender, occasionally skimming off
      foam and stirring to prevent sticking.

      In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
      Add onion, garlic, curry powder and cumin seeds;
      cook until onion is tender. stir in tomatoes,
      apple and raisins. Season with salt and pepper.

      When lentils are tender , stir into onion
      mixture; cook, covered, about 15 minutes,
      until apple is tender. Serve over cooked
      couscous, garnished with parsley.