Description
A comforting and wholesome dish featuring earthy lentils and sweet potatoes in a creamy coconut curry sauce, perfect for cozy evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup green or brown lentils, rinsed
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 can (14 ounces) coconut milk
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until it shimmers.
- Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger; cook for about 1 minute.
- Add curry powder, cumin, and turmeric; cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Stir in rinsed lentils and diced sweet potato until coated with spices.
- Pour in vegetable broth and coconut milk; bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for about 30 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired and serve warm over rice or quinoa.
Notes
Rinse lentils thoroughly before use. Adjust spice levels according to preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: curry, lentils, sweet potato, vegan, comfort food