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Creamy Sweet Potato Red Lentil Curry

A comforting and hearty curry featuring sweet potatoes and red lentils, perfect for chilly evenings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Indian, Vegan
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 cup red lentils, rinsed
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 inch ginger, grated
  • 1 can coconut milk
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
Spices and Seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • to taste salt and pepper
Garnish
  • to taste Fresh cilantro for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large pot, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion, and sauté until it becomes translucent (about 5 minutes).
  3. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Cooking
  1. Toss in the cubed sweet potatoes and rinsed red lentils. Stir well to combine with the aromatics.
  2. Pour in the coconut milk and vegetable broth, stirring to combine. Add the curry powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  3. Bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender and the lentils are cooked through, stirring occasionally.
  4. If desired, use an immersion blender to slightly blend the curry for a creamier texture—feel free to make it as smooth as you like!
Serving
  1. Spoon into bowls and top with fresh cilantro. Your Creamy Sweet Potato Red Lentil Curry is ready to be enjoyed!

Notes

Substitutions: You can use yellow lentils instead of red lentils, and swap sweet potatoes for butternut squash for a different flavor profile. Make sure to rinse your lentils thoroughly to remove any dust or debris that might affect the taste.