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: 1 cup red lentils (split lentils); 1-2 tablespoon coconut oil, ghee, or olive 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 tablespoon Garam Masala Spice; 1 teaspoon fenugreek leaves ( optional); ¾ teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon honey or maple; 2 bay leaves; 1 serrano chili pepper, (or jalapeño) slit down the side vertically (optional); 1 medium sweet potato or yam, diced into ¾ inch cubes, skins OK (other veggies include cauliflower, green peas, spinach, kale, carrots, etc); 3 cups water; 2 medium tomatoes, diced (or one can diced); Handful fresh cilantro leaves or chopped scallions for garnish; Flaked coconut- optional; 2-3 tablespoons ghee, or coconut oil; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds ( or coriander); 1 teaspoon fennel seeds; 1 teaspoon black mustard seeds ( optional); 8 curry leaves ( optional)

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!

Updated at: Tue, 17 Mar 2020 14:21:03 GMT