Ingredients

Directions

1 Tablespoon olive oil
3 cloves of garlic, minced
1 onion, minces
3 teaspoons of curry powder
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 fresh jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
1 cup dried lentils
2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 tomatoes, chopped, including juice
  (or 15 oz can of diced tomatoes)
3 cups vegetable broth
1 cup plain yogurt
1/3 cup minced cilantro or parsley

Heat a large pot on medium high and add oil.  Sauté the garlic, onion, curry powder, ginger and jalapeño for about 4 minutes.  Add the lentils, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, and stock.  Bring to a boil.  Reduce heat to medium: cover loosely and simmer until lentils are tender, about 30 minutes.  Just before serving, put on plain yogurt, a wonderful compliment to the spices.  and add cilantro or parsley for a lovely presentation.