Lentil Dal with Sweet Potatoes

Name: Lentil Dal with Sweet Potatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 3 cups hot water; 1 cup red lentils (split lentils); 2 tablespoons ghee, or coconut oil; 1 yellow onion, diced; 1 tablespoon grated (or minced) fresh ginger; 4 cloves garlic – minced; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds (or substitute ground cumin); 1 teaspoon black mustard seeds; 1 teaspoon fennel seeds; 1 -3 fresh chilies- serrano chili pepper, (or jalapeño) slit down the side vertically (optional); 1 tablespoon Garam Masala Spice; 1 teaspoon fenugreek leaves ( optional, but tasty); 2 bay leaves; 2 medium tomatoes, diced (or one 14-ounce can diced); 1 teaspoon salt; 1 medium sweet potato or yam, diced into ¾ inch cubes, skins OK (other veggies include cauliflower, green peas, spinach, kale, carrots, etc) SEE NOTES; 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup; Handful fresh cilantro leaves or chopped scallions for garnish; Toasted Flaked coconut- optional; 2-3 tablespoons ghee, or coconut oil; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds ( or coriander, crushed); 8 curry leaves (optional, but doubly amazing.)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:20min

Soulful, Comforting Red Lentil Dal with Sweet Potatoes and a flavorful "tempering oil". A quick 30 minute meal that is simple to make and full of fragrant Indian spices. Vegan! See notes about roasting the sweet potato vs. cooking it with the dal.

Updated at: Mon, 24 Mar 2025 17:30:39 GMT