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Sweet potato and lentil curry in a pan with mango chutney and coriander.
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Sweet Potato and Lentil Curry

This easy vegan sweet potato and lentil curry (also known as dal) is filling, hearty and packs a punch in flavour. Best of all it's made in under 30 minutes, so a perfect mid-week meal option when time is short. Serve with homemade naan bread and mango chutney.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 395kcal
Author Beth Sachs

Equipment

  • Kitchen Scales
  • Chopping Board
  • Knife
  • Shallow Casserole

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 Red Onion finely chopped
  • 2 Garlic Cloves finely chopped
  • 3 cm Fresh Ginger peeled and finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Chilli Powder
  • 2 teaspoon Garam Masala
  • teaspoon Turmeric
  • teaspoon Cumin
  • 2 Sweet Potatoes peeled and cubed into 2cm dice
  • 250 g Red Lentils
  • 600 ml Vegetable Stock
  • 175 g Frozen Spinach defrosted
  • 2 tablespoon Coriander chopped

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a pan and fry the onion, garlic and ginger until soft (about 4 minutes or so).
  • Add the spices and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add the cubed sweet potato, lentils and stock and bring to a simmer. Put a lid on the pan, turn down the heat and cook for 20 minutes. Check after 10 minutes and add more boiling water from the kettle if it's looking a bit dry.
  • Add the spinach and warm through. Season and serve with chopped coriander.

Notes

The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
Nutrition Facts
Sweet Potato and Lentil Curry
Amount per Serving
Calories
395
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
5
g
8
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Sodium
 
713
mg
31
%
Potassium
 
1217
mg
35
%
Carbohydrates
 
69
g
23
%
Fiber
 
25
g
104
%
Sugar
 
9
g
10
%
Protein
 
20
g
40
%
Vitamin A
 
21719
IU
434
%
Vitamin C
 
11
mg
13
%
Calcium
 
141
mg
14
%
Iron
 
7
mg
39
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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