Curried Lentil Stew with Greek Yogurt

• 4 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 carrot, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 2 cups lentils
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 1 teaspoon red curry paste
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 large white onion, cut into 1/2-inch wedges
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
• 1 head kale (about 3/4 pound), cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1/4 cup Greek-style yogurt
• 1/4 cup roasted and salted cashews, coarsely chopped
• Fresh cilantro leaves

1. Put a large pot over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of the oil.
2. When the oil is shimmering, add the carrot and celery.
3. Cook and stir until the vegetables soften a bit, 3 to 4 minutes.
4. Add the lentils, bay leaf, curry powder, curry paste, and cumin and cook until the lentils are coated and the spices are fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes.
5. Add 1 quart water, increase the heat to high, and bring to a boil.
6. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until the lentils are tender and the water is absorbed, 20 to 30 minutes.
7. Set a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil.
8. When the oil is shimmering, add the onion.
9. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft and caramelized, 8 to 10 minutes.
10. Season with salt and pepper.
11. Reduce the heat to medium, add the honey, and cook until the onion is brown and sticky, 2 to 3 minutes.
12. Add the vinegar and kale.
13. Fold the kale over so it comes in contact with the bottom of the pan and wilts, 2 to 3 minutes; the kale will not be fully cooked at this point.
14. Mix the kale mixture into the lentils.
15. Simmer over low heat until the stew is thick, 5 to 8 minutes.
16. Serve the lentil stew in bowls, garnishing each with a dollop of yogurt, some cashews, and a few cilantro leaves.

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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/curried-lentil-stew-with-greek-yogurt-377775 (may not work)