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Sweet Potato, Red Pepper & Lentil Curry

June 24, 2017 By Rachel Leave a Comment

Sweet potato curry
Sweet Potato, Red Pepper & Lentil Curry
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This healthy vegetarian curry is quick and economical to make of course is super healthy.
  • CourseMain Dish
  • CuisineIndian
Servings
2
Servings
2
Sweet potato curry
Sweet Potato, Red Pepper & Lentil Curry
Print Recipe
This healthy vegetarian curry is quick and economical to make of course is super healthy.
  • CourseMain Dish
  • CuisineIndian
Servings
2
Servings
2
Ingredients
  • 1 Small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 Heaped tsp ginger chopped
  • 1 Medium hot green chilli finely chopped
  • 2 Cloves Garlic chopped
  • 50 g red lentils
  • 50 g green lentils
  • 1 red pepper or a mix of peppers cut into chunks
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 2 tsp coriander
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 Tsp garam asala
  • 500 ml vegetable stock
  • 2 Small sweet potato, cut into large chunks
  • Small bunch of freshly chopped coriander
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Servings:
Instructions
  1. Heat the oil in a large sauté pan, add the onion and cook for a few minutes until it softens. Add the ginger and garlic, chilli and continue to cook for a few minutes, taking care not to burn the garlic.
  2. Add the spices, mix well and continue to cook for 1 minute. Add the lentils and stock, bring to the boil, reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the sweet potato and red pepper. Cook for a further 20 minutes until the lentils and vegetables are cooked.
  3. Season with salt and pepper and served sprinkled with the freshly chopped coriander.
  4. Serve with rice or roasted cauliflower and raita and a nan bread on the side.
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