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A bowl of steaming lentil sweet potato curry with golden lentils and chunks of sweet potato

Lentil Sweet Potato Curry

A hearty and nutritious curry made with lentils and sweet potatoes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Curry
  • 1 cup red lentils rinsed
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes peeled and diced
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp ginger grated
  • 1 tbsp curry powder
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 can coconut milk
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened.
  2. Add the garlic, ginger, curry powder, turmeric, and cumin. Stir for 1 minute.
  3. Add the lentils, sweet potatoes, and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until lentils and sweet potatoes are tender.
  5. Stir in the coconut milk and season with salt and pepper.
  6. Simmer for another 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 10gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Serve with rice or naan bread for a complete meal.

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