Spicy Sweet Potato and Lentil Curry

Name: Spicy Sweet Potato and Lentil Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: South Asia — Muslim traditions
Ingredients: 2 medium sweet potatoes; 0.5 cup red lentil; 1 large carrot; 1 large celery; 1.5 cup canned diced tomatoes; 1 cup frozen spinach; 0.5 cup frozen peas; 1 onion; 4 garlic cloves; 2 tbsp curry powder; 2 tbsp turmeric; 1 tbsp chili flakes; 1 diced jalapeno; 2 tsp coriander; 1 tsp cumin; 1 bay leaf; 1 cup water; salt

Lentils, potatoes and carrot simmered on the stove and spiced with curry powder and turmeric for a South Asian curry. It comes to the table with warm bread.

45 min · Serves 4 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 15 min · Cook 30 min · 45 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
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.
2
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.
3
Add the spinach and peas, cook until hot. Serve with warm bread.