Slow Cooker Indian Lentil Stew

By Mary Jane

YUM

Ingredients

• 3 cups red lentils
• 3 1/2 cup crushed tomatoes
• 6 cups vegetable broth, low sodium, organic
• 1 white onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 Serrano chili, diced
• 1 tablespoon creole seasoning
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1/2 tablespoon black pepper
• 1/2 tablespoon curry powder
• 1/2 tablespoon paprika
• 1/2 tablespoon chili powder
• 1/2 tablespoon garam masala powder
• 1/2 tablespoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 tablespoon ginger powder
• 2 tablespoons minced cilantro to garnish
• hot rice to serve
• roti or naan bread to serve

Details

Adapted from creolecontessa.com

Preparation

Step 1

Soak lentils in cold water for about 3 minutes, drain, rinse.
Add all ingredients to slow cooker, cook on high for 5 hours, remove slow cooker lid and cook 30-50 minutes more uncovered until lentils are tender.