Let the oil get heated in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
Add diced onion and stir/saute for 6 minutes or until onion starts to brown.
Add in ginger and next 5 ingredients; stir/saute for 1 minute.
Add 3 cups water, lentils, and salt; bring to a boil.
Cover, lower the heat, and simmer for 20 minutes or until lentils are tender; throw out bay leaves.
Melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat.
Add in green onions and jalapeno pepper; stir/saute for 5 minutes.
Add to lentil mixture along with lime juice, cilantro, and garam masala; stir to combine.
To serve: put 1/2 cup rice into a shallow bowl; spoon 3/4 cup lentil mixture over rice for each serving; top with 1 tablespoon yogurt for each serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	507.63 Kcal (2125 kJ)
Calories from fat	85.76 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.53g	15%
Cholesterol	13.13mg	4%
Sodium	370.93mg	15%
Potassium	731.77mg	16%
Total Carbs	88.2g	29%
Sugars	4.31g	17%
Dietary Fiber	20.08g	80%
Protein	19.99g	40%
Vitamin C	11.4mg	19%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	52.5mg	292%
Calcium	99mg	10%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	120.03 Kcal (503 kJ)
Calories from fat	20.28 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.25g	15%
Cholesterol	3.11mg	4%
Sodium	87.71mg	15%
Potassium	173.03mg	16%
Total Carbs	20.85g	29%
Sugars	1.02g	17%
Dietary Fiber	4.75g	80%
Protein	4.73g	40%
Vitamin C	2.7mg	19%
Iron	12.4mg	292%
Calcium	23.4mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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