Curried Lentil Raisin Stew

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 onion, minced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 - 1 green chili pepper, seeded and diced small
• 1 carrot, coarsely grated
• 2 cups cooked lentils
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1 -2 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 2 teaspoons curry powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon cayenne (optional)
• water, to cover
• 2 cups rice
• 1/2 cup yogurt, garnish (optional)

1. Saute onion in olive oil.
2. One a time, as they are ready, add the other veggies, stirring with each addition.
3. Stir in seasonings.
4. Stir in lentils, raisins, and tomato paste.
5. Add water to cover, bring to a boil and simmer to blend flavors.
6. Cook rice according to your usual method. When the rice is done, the stew will be done.
7. Each person can top their rice with stew and a spoonful of yogurt if desired.

olive oil, onion, garlic, green chili pepper, carrot, raisins, tomato paste, ground ginger, cumin, curry powder, salt, cinnamon, cayenne, water, rice, yogurt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/curried-lentil-raisin-stew-515315 (may not work)