Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of Easy Sweet Potato and Lentil Curry. This vibrant dish combines sweet potatoes and red lentils simmered in creamy coconut milk with aromatic spices, creating a delightful meal that warms both the body and soul. Perfect for busy weeknights or a cozy dinner party, this curry is as nourishing as it is delicious, leaving everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups diced sweet potatoes (about 2 medium sweet potatoes)
- 1 cup red lentils, rinsed
- 1 can (14 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch fresh ginger, minced
- 2 tsp curry powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Peel and dice the sweet potatoes. Rinse lentils until water runs clear. Chop onion, garlic, and ginger.
- Saut? aromatics: In a large pot over medium heat, heat a splash of oil. Add chopped onion and saut? until translucent (about 5 minutes). Stir in garlic and ginger; cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add spices: Stir in curry powder, cumin, and coriander; let simmer for two minutes.
- Incorporate sweet potatoes: Add diced sweet potatoes to the pot and mix well for about five minutes.
- Combine lentils and coconut milk: Pour in rinsed lentils, coconut milk, and enough water or vegetable broth to cover everything by about an inch. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 25?30 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender.
- Final touches: Taste the curry and adjust seasoning with salt or additional spices as desired. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg