ETHIOPIAN RED LENTIL AND SWEET POTATO CURRY

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Injera is served as the "plate" to place a variety of tasty curries. I settled on this red lentil and yam curry which I thought would go nicely on top of the injera. A spice blend of cumin, cinnamon, ginger, paprika and allspice flavor the curry. The sweet potato and lentils went together so well and provided an element of...

Provided by Marsha Gardner

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 medium yellow onion, chopped
2 Tbsp canola oil
3 Tbsp fresh ginger, minced
3 clove garlic, minced
3 medium sweet potatoes, chopped in 1/2 inch dice
1 1/2 c lentils, dry
2 c tomato sauce
1 c water
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp cumin
1 tsp allspice, ground
2 tsp paprika
2 tsp ginger powder
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. In a medium sauce pot, heat the oil and add the onions and sweet potato. Cook on medium high heat for about 12 minutes covered.
  • 2. Add the ginger and garlic and saute until fragrant, about a minute. Stir in the lentils, spices, tomato sauce, roasted pepper, and water.
  • 3. Cook on medium low for 35-40 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes and lentils are soft. Add more water if the mixture becomes too thick.

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