SWEET POTATO CURRY WITH MUSSELS

Sweet Potato Curry with Mussels image

Provided by Food Network

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 tablespoons grapeseed oil
1 cup thinly sliced onions
2 cloves garlic, minced
10 curry leaves
1 tablespoon garam masala
1 teaspoon black mustard seeds
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon turmeric
2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes
2 tablespoons tomato paste
A pinch of salt
A pinch of pepper
2 cups chopped sweet potatoes
2 cups vegetable broth
1 cup yogurt
2 pounds mussels, cleaned and debearded
Steamed rice, roti or toasted bread, for serving

Steps:

Place a large pot over medium-high heat and add the oil. When it is hot add the onions, garlic, curry leaves, garam masala, mustard seeds, paprika and turmeric and cook for about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the tomatoes and tomato paste and season with salt and pepper. Stir and simmer for 5 minutes, and then add the sweet potatoes, vegetable broth and yogurt. Cover and continue to cook until the sweet potatoes are tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Add the mussels and replace the lid. Cook until the mussels have opened, 5 to 8 minutes. Serve the mussels with lots of the curry on rice, roti or toasted bread.