Curried Lentils With Yogurt - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 cups water
1 cup lentils
1 small onion, quartered
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
1 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1/2 teaspoon honey or 1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 medium carrot, grated
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 Red Delicious apple

Preparation

In a 2-quart saucepan, heat water, lentils, onion, and 1/2 tsp. salt to boiling over medium heat.
Reduce heat to low and cook, partially covered, until lentils are tender but not mushy-about 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, in medium-size skillet, heat oil over medium heat; add curry and cook 30 seconds.
Remove from heat and cool 5 minutes; stir in yogurt, honey, and remaining 1/4 tsp. salt.
Drain lentil mixture in strainer; transfer to large serving bowl.
Fold in yogurt mixture, carrot, and parsley.
Just before serving, core apple and thinly slice; gently stir slices into lentil mixture and serve.