Ingredients

• 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
  
• 1 medium fresh jalapeno pepper*, seeded and finely chopped
  
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
  
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
  
• 1 cup dry lentils, rinsed and drained
  
• 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  
• 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
  
• 2 14 - ounce can vegetable broth
  
• 1 cup water
  
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
  
• dash of salt
  
• Plain yogurt or dairy sour cream (optional)
  
• small fresh chili peppers*and/or crushed red pepper (optional)