Curried Lentil, Tomato And Lamb Stew

Course :	Stews
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	4

Ingredients:

1	teaspoon	vegetable oil
1	pound	lamb sirloin -- cut in 1 inch cubes
1 1/2	cups	onion -- chopped
2	cloves	garlic
1	teaspoon	ginger -- minced
1	tablespoons	curry powder
2	cups	water
1 1/2	cups	tomatoes in juice -- diced
1	cup	lentils -- brown or green
3	whole	carrot -- thickly sliced
1	cup	green peas

Preparation:

Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium high heat. Sprinkle lamb with salt and pepper. Add to pot; saute until brown, about 5 minutes. Add onion, garlic, and ginger; saute 5 minutes.Add curry powder; stir 30 seconds. Add 2 cups water and next 3 ingredients; bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until lamb and lentils are tender, stirring occasionally, about 1 hour. Add peas to pot and simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls.

Nutritional Information:

494 Calories (kcal); 21g Total Fat; (38% calories from fat); 32g Protein; 45g Carbohydrate; 63mg Cholesterol; 81mg Sodium