Curried Carrots and Lentils

Name: Curried Carrots and Lentils
Yield: 4 to 6 portions
Ingredients: 1½ cups water; ½ cup dried red lentils; ¼ cup golden raisins; ½ cup Chopped onion; 3 carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 teaspoon salt; ¾ teaspoon good-quality curry powder; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste; ½ teaspoon fennel seeds

Preparation info

4 to 6
portions

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

The New Basics Cookbook

By Sheila Lukins and Julee Rosso

Published 1989

About

Carrots, golden raisins, and rich curry spices contribute to this colorful, flavorful dish. Serve it with lamb curry and lots of condiments.

Ingredients

½ cup dried red lentils
1½ cups water
3 carrots

Side dish
Spicy
Gluten-free
Vegetarian

Method

Combine the lentils and ½ cup of the water in a 2-quart microwave-safe casserole. Cover, and cook at full power (650 to 700 watts) for 5 minutes. (If the water foams and spills over, re