Stewed Lentils with Yogurt, Cucumbers, and Green Chiles – Whole Living Eat Well

Ingredients

• For the Lentils
  

  • 1 teaspoon whole cumin seeds
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • Kosher salt
  • 5 cups water
  • 2 cups red lentils
  • Kosher salt

• For the Garnish
  

  • 1/4 cup diced onion
  • 1 cup cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced
  • 1 green chile, such as serrano, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup chopped cilantro, plus whole leaves, for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar

• For Serving
  

  • 4 cups cooked brown basmati rice
  • 1 cup 2% Greek yogurt