Curried Lentils with Sweet Potatoes

ONE
1 tsp olive oil
1 onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced or pressed

TWO
1 medium piece ginger root, grated
1 1/2 tsp garam masala
1 1/2 tsp curry powder
1 chili pepper, seeded and minced (optional)

THREE
5 cups vegetable broth or water
1 1/2 cups dried brown lentils
1 bay leaf

FOUR
2 large sweet potatoes, chopped

FIVE
1 bunch swiss chard, center ribs removed, chopped thinly
salt, to taste

SIX
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
zest and juice of 1 lime

In a large pot, sauté the ingredients in ONE, covered, over medium heat, until translucent. Add the ingredients in TWO and simmer, stirring for 2 minutes. Add the ingredients in THRE, bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium and cook, covered partially, for 15 minutes. Add the ingredients in FOUR and cook for 10 more minutes. Add more liquid as necessary. Stir in the ingredients in FIVE until the chard is wilted, about 10 more minutes. Just before serving, add the ingredients in SIX.

Original from smittenkitchen.com