Lentil Sweet Potato Curry Food

SWEET POTATO RED LENTIL AND COCONUT CURRY RECIPE

Steps:

• Heat some olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
• Add onion and garlic and fry until translucent.
• In the meantime, give the lentils a good wash (works best in a sieve).
• Add sweet potato cubes, lentils, veggie broth, spices, chopped tomatoes and a pinch of salt.
• Bring to boil, then reduce heat and let simmer with a lid on for about 10-12 minutes.
• Then add coconut milk and let simmer without a lid for another 10 minutes. At that point you could also throw in some extra vegetables like baby spinach leaves, some kale or olives (optional).
• Taste and adjust seasoning.
• Serve with side dish of choice (rice, naan...) and a drizzle of fresh lime juice. I also highly recommend adding some chopped cashews on top.
• Enjoy right away or store it in an airtight container - it will taste just as good the next day! It's also freezer-friendly!

RED CURRY LENTILS WITH SWEET POTATOES AND SPINACH

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven or pot, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high. Add the sweet potatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned all over, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer the browned sweet potatoes to a plate and set aside.
• Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the pot and set the heat to medium-low. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, 4 to 6 minutes. Add the curry paste, garlic, ginger, chile and turmeric, and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
• Add the lentils, stock, salt and browned sweet potatoes to the pot and bring to a boil over high. Lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are just tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Add the coconut milk and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has reduced and the lentils are creamy and falling apart, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Add the spinach and stir until just wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Off the heat, stir in the lime juice and season with salt to taste.
• Divide among shallow bowls and top with cilantro and coconut flakes, if using.

SPICY SWEET POTATO AND LENTIL CURRY

Steps:

• Sauté the onion, garlic, and peppers over medium high heat until the onion is golden.
• Add the carrots, celery, sweet potato, and spices. Cook until the potato is tender.
• Turn down the heat, add the lentils and 2 cups water.
• Once the lentils are soft, add the diced tomatoes. Cover and simmer over medium low heat until the lentils are mostly broken down. It might be necessary to add more water if it looks dry.
• Add the spinach and peas, cook until hot.
• Serve with warm bread.

LENTIL SWEET POTATO COCONUT CURRY

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large pan over medium high heat.
• Sauté the onions, garlic and ginger until onions are tender, but not browned.
• Add the curry powder and stir through.
• Add the lentils, sweet potato and courgette, stir and just barely cover with water (you can use vegetable or chicken stock if you prefer).
• Reduce heat and simmer covered for about 20 minutes until the potatoes are tender and the lentils are tender. If there's quite a bit of liquid you can add more lentils. Add salt to taste.
• Add coconut milk and simmer for a few minutes.
• Serve over rice, with naan or just enjoy on its own.

SWEET POTATO AND LENTIL CURRY WITH RICE

Steps:

• Heat a medium saucepan and add the curry paste. Cook, while stirring, for 1 minute or until fragrant. Add the lentils, bay leaves, onion, and sweet potato, ginger and chicken stock. Bring to the boil and reduce the heat to low.
• Or until the sweet potato is cooked. Season with salt and black pepper.
• Place the cooked rice on 4 serving plates, spoon over the curry and scatter with coriander leaves.