Spiced Lentils In Pitas

crockpot, main dish

1.00 cup lentils; rinse/drain
1.00 medium carrot shredded
0.50 cup red bell pepper; chop fine
2.00 centiliter garlic; minced
1.00 bay leaf
1.00 small dried red hot chili
1.00 teaspoon ground cumin
2.00 cup water
3.00 tablespoon olive oil
3.00 tablespoon red wine vinegar
0.50 cup thinly sliced green onions
2.00 celery; thinly sliced
1 salt and pepper
4.00 6 pita breads
1 yogurt sauce:
1.00 cup lowfat or non fat yogurt
2.00 tablespoon golden raisins
2.00 tablespoon chopped fresh mint

In a 3 qt. or larger crockpot combine lentils, carrot, bell pepper, garlic, bay leaf, chili and cumin; pour in water. Cover and cook at low setting until lentils are tender when mashed with a fork, 6-7 hours. To prepare yogurt sauce: In a small bowl mix yogurt, raisins and mint. Set aside. To assemble pitas: Drain lentil mixture, if necessary; remove and discard chili and bay leaf. Mix in olive oil and vinegar; stir in onions and celery. Season to taste with salt and pepper. To serve, spoon lentil mixture into pita bread halves which have been warmed; add yogurt sauce to taste. Source: Sunset Cookery.