Lentil curry hearty stay-at-home meal

Savor a taste of India with this vegetarian lentil curry.

Olive oil spray

1 cup frozen chopped onion

1 teaspoon minced garlic

½ teaspoon ground ginger

1 tablespoon curry powder

1 teaspoon ground cumin

2 cups rinsed and drained canned lentils

½ cup drained reduced-sodium diced tomatoes

1 cup baby kale

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

1½ cup cashew nuts, dry roasted without salt

2 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream

Heat large skillet over medium-high heat and spray with olive oil spray. Add onion, garlic and ginger. Saute 2 to 3 minutes. Add curry powder and ground cumin. Saute another minute. Stirring to combine all ingredients. Add the lentils, coconut milk and tomatoes. Stir. Cook 5 minutes. Add the kale and stir until wilted 1 to 2 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve in bowls and sprinkle cilantro and cashews on top. Add sour cream to each bowl.

Tribune News Service