Red Lentil and Yam Curry

Ingredients:
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon ginger, minced
1 tablespoon curry powder
2 medium yams (or sweet potatoes, peeeled and chopped in large cubes (about 1/2-1")
1 bay leaf
4 cups chicken stock
2 cups red lentils, rinsed and picked over
4 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped
salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method:
In a heavy bottom pot or Dutch Oven heat oil and onions over medium low heat, add a pinch of sugar and a pinch of salt. Cook them until they start to caramelize then add the ginger, curry powder, garlic, sweet potato or yam and bay leaf. Stir for a minute until it becomes fragrant and then add the water or stock and then stir in the lentils. Cover and simmer over medium low for 18-20 minutes until yams and lentils are tender. Adjust for seasoning - you will likely need salt. Stir in cilantro and serve.