Best Sweet Potato Red Lentil Curry Recipes

Ethiopian Red Lentil and Sweet Potato Curry image

Provided by Marsha Gardner

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.

SWEET POTATO RED LENTIL CURRY image

Categories Bean Simmer

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

Red Lentil and Sweet Potato Curry with Warm Pita Bread
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
Coarse sea salt or kosher salt
1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1 inch chunks
1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
1 large or 2 small garlic cloves, chopped
1 tbsp curry powder
1 bay leaf
1 ½ cups red lentils

Steps:

1. In a saucepan or kettle, bring 3 ½ cups of water to a boil. 2. In a large saucepan over high heat, warm the oil. Add the onion and a pinch of salt and sauté, stirring occasionally, until the onion softens, and 3 to 4 minutes. 3. Add the sweet potato, ginger, garlic, curry powder and bay leaf and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Pour in the boiling water and stir in the lentils. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until the lentils break down and the sweet potatoes are tender, 18 to 20 minutes. Season with salt.