Indian-style Lentils

• 2 whole Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts Or Thighs (optional)
• 1 whole Large Onion, Diced
• 1 Tablespoon Garlic, Grated Or Minced
• 1 Tablespoon Ginger, grated
• 1 can 14 Oz. Diced Tomato Drained (I Used Petite Dice)
• 1- 1/4 cup Dried Lentils
• 4- 1/2 cups Chicken Broth
• 1 cup Carrot, Diced
• 1 whole Small Sweet Potato Diced
• 1 cup Spinach (packed)
• 2 teaspoons Garam Masala
• 1- 1/2 teaspoon Curry Powder
• 1- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cumin
• 1- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Coriander
• 1/2 teaspoons Ground Cardamom
• 3/4 teaspoons Salt
• Salt And Pepper
• 2 Tablespoons Oil, Divided

1. If using chicken, season with salt and pepper.
2. Heat 1 Tablespoon of oil and brown chicken for a few minutes on each side and set aside.
3. After letting it rest, cut into 1 inch pieces.
4. Add another Tablespoon of oil to pot and add onions, cooking until soft.
5. Add garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute.
6. Add garam masala, curry, cumin, coriander, cardamom, and salt, stirring well.
7. Cook for another minute until fragrant.
8. Add the drained tomatoes and stir for a minute.
9. Next, add the dried lentils and stir.
10. Add the chicken broth, carrots and sweet potatoes.
11. If using chicken, you can now add it to the pot.
12. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a simmer.
13. Cook for 40-45 minutes.
14. Check to make sure the lentils have softened.
15. You can always add a bit more broth, salt and pepper if needed.
16. Add the spinach and stir.
17. *If you prefer some spice, feel free to add 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper or a finely chopped jalapeno pepper.
18. I didnt, but only because this dish has to be toddler friendly.

chicken breasts, onion, garlic, ginger, tomato, dried lentils, chicken broth, carrot, garam masala, curry, ground cumin, ground coriander, ground cardamom, salt, salt, oil

Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/indian-style-lentils/ (may not work)