Kumara and lentil curry with mint raita

Another healthy recipe from the Petrea King Food for Life Cook book.
They are a tonic for both your body and your soul. You can buy a copy of this excellent cook book from the Quest for Life web site – www.questforlife.com.au 

Kumara, the sweet potato with orange-coloured flesh, is high in fibre, vitamin A and other antioxidants.  It also tastes great in a curry.

Ingredients (serves 4)

• 3 tablespoons Indian curry paste
• 1 cup brown lentils, rinsed and drained
• 2 bay leaves
• 500g kumara, peeled and diced
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon chopped red chilli (optional)
• 2 ½ cups vegetable stock
• ¼ cup chopped coriander
• Sea salt

Raita

• ½ cup mint leaves
• 1 cup plain yoghurt
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh…