Indian Stew

Prep. time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 2 Tbs vegetable oil, such as safflower
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 Tbs curry powder
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 3 cups tomato sauce
• 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, rinsed & drained
• 1 Tbs fresh lime juice, plus lime wedge for garnish
• 1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt

Directions:

1. Cook rice according to package instructions; cover; and keep warm.
2. While rice is cooking, heat oil over medium in a large skillet. Add onion and garlic; season with salt & pepper. Cook stirring frequently, until onion is tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Add curry powder and ginger; cook stirring until fragrant, about 1 minute.
3. Add tomato sauce, chickpeas and 1 1/2 cups water. Bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer, and cook stirring occasionally, until thickened, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in lime juice; season with salt & pepper. Serve stew with rice and yogurt, garnish with lime wedge and a pinch of curry.

~Recipe via Everyday Food, December 2008