Description
Sweet Potato and Lentil Curry is a delightful dish that brings warmth and comfort to any meal. This vibrant curry is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients.
Ingredients
Scale
- Two medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- One cup of red lentils
- A can of coconut milk
- One finely chopped onion
- Three cloves of minced garlic
- One tablespoon of grated ginger
- Two tablespoons of curry powder
- Two cups of vegetable broth
- Two cups of fresh spinach
- Two tablespoons of olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients and prepare them.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil and sauté the chopped onion until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking until fragrant.
- Sprinkle curry powder over the mixture and cook for another minute.
- Add diced sweet potatoes and rinsed red lentils, then pour in vegetable broth and coconut milk.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes.
- Stir in fresh spinach and cook until wilted.
- Adjust seasoning and serve with rice, quinoa, or naan.
Notes
- Rinse lentils before cooking to avoid grit.
- Do not overcook sweet potatoes to prevent mushiness.
- Season to taste throughout the cooking process.
- Use fresh spices for better flavor.
- Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Sweet Potato, Lentil, Curry, Vegan, Healthy, Comfort Food