Best 6 Spicy Sweet Potato And Lentil Curry Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to a delectable dish that tantalizes your taste buds with its harmonious blend of flavors. "Spicy Sweet Potato and Lentil Curry" offers a perfect balance of heat and sweetness, making it a delightful treat for both spice enthusiasts and those who prefer a milder experience. Prepared with wholesome ingredients, this curry promises a satisfying and nutritious meal that will transport you to a realm of exotic flavors.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

LENTIL & SWEET POTATO CURRY



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A storecupboard spice pot with red and green lentils, chickpeas and coriander. Serve with yogurt and naan bread

Provided by Ren Behan

Categories     Main course

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tbsp vegetable or olive oil
1 red onion, chopped
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp mustard seeds (any colour)
1 tbsp medium curry powder
100g red or green lentil, or a mixture
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
500ml vegetable stock
400g can chopped tomato
400g can chickpea, drained
¼ small pack coriander (optional)
natural yogurt and naan bread, to serve

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tbsp vegetable or olive oil in a large pan, add 1 chopped red onion and cook for a few mins until softened.
  • Add 1 tsp cumin seeds, 1 tsp mustard seeds and 1 tbsp medium curry powder and cook for 1 min more, then stir in 100g red or green lentils (or a mixture), 2 medium sweet potatoes, cut into chunks, 500ml vegetable stock and a 400g can chopped tomatoes.
  • Bring to the boil, then cover and simmer for 20 mins until the lentils and sweet potatoes are tender. Add a drained 400g can chickpeas, then heat through.
  • Season, sprinkle with ¼ small pack coriander, if you like, and serve with seasoned yogurt and naan bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 613 calories, Fat 18 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 91 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 21 grams sugar, Fiber 16 grams fiber, Protein 27 grams protein, Sodium 1.8 milligram of sodium

LENTIL SWEET POTATO CURRY



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This is one of those suppers you can start when you get home, then relax while it cooks. (Or help the kids with homework or hop on the stair-stepper.) Apple and brown sugar help sweeten this delicious meatless meal. -Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup dried lentils, rinsed
3 cups water, divided
1 large onion, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 medium carrots, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
4 teaspoons curry powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 medium apple, peeled and chopped
1 tablespoon brown sugar
3 cups hot cooked brown rice

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine lentils and 2 cups water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until tender. Drain., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender. Add carrots and garlic; cook 2 minutes longer. Stir in the sweet potatoes, curry, salt, pepper and remaining water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes., Add the tomatoes, apple and brown sugar; cover and cook 10-15 minutes longer or until apple is tender. Stir in lentils; heat through. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 325mg sodium, Carbohydrate 63g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 15g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

SPICY SWEET POTATO AND LENTIL CURRY



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Make and share this Spicy Sweet Potato and Lentil Curry recipe from Food.com.

Provided by manicbovine

Categories     Curries

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 medium sweet potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 cup red lentil, rinsed
1 large carrot, sliced
1 large celery, sliced
1 1/2 cups canned diced tomatoes
1 cup frozen spinach, chopped
1/2 cup frozen peas
1 onion
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons curry powder
2 tablespoons turmeric
1 tablespoon chili flakes
1 diced jalapeno (or some other hot pepper)
2 teaspoons coriander
1 teaspoon cumin
1 bay leaf
1 cup water
salt

Steps:

  • Sauté the onion, garlic, and peppers over medium high heat until the onion is golden.
  • Add the carrots, celery, sweet potato, and spices. Cook until the potato is tender.
  • Turn down the heat, add the lentils and 2 cups water.
  • Once the lentils are soft, add the diced tomatoes. Cover and simmer over medium low heat until the lentils are mostly broken down. It might be necessary to add more water if it looks dry.
  • Add the spinach and peas, cook until hot.
  • Serve with warm bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.1, Fat 2.4, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 349.7, Carbohydrate 49.1, Fiber 11.7, Sugar 10.4, Protein 12

SPICY LENTIL AND SWEET POTATO STEW WITH CHIPOTLES



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The sweetness of the sweet potatoes infuses this Mexican-inspired lentil dish along with the heat of the chipotles, which also have a certain sweetness as well because of the adobo sauce they're they are packed in. The combination, with the savory lentils, is a winner.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, one pot, main course

Time 1h

Yield Serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
Salt to taste
2 teaspoons cumin seeds, lightly toasted and ground
2 medium carrots, diced
1 1/2 cups brown or green lentils, rinsed
6 cups water
2 medium-size sweet potatoes (aka yams, with dark orange flesh, 1 to 1 1/4 pounds), peeled and cut in large dice
1 to 2 chipotles in adobo, seeded and chopped (to taste)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 bay leaf
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro or parsley (to taste)
Lime wedges for serving

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large, heavy soup pot or Dutch oven and add the onion. Cook, stirring often, until it softens, about 5 minutes, and add the garlic and a generous pinch of salt. Cook, stirring, until the garlic smells fragrant, about 30 seconds, and add the ground cumin seeds and carrots. Stir together for a minute, then add the lentils, water, sweet potatoes, chipotles, tomato paste, salt to taste and the bay leaf. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover and simmer 40 to 45 minutes, until the lentils and sweet potatoes are tender and the broth fragrant. Taste and adjust seasoning. Stir in the cilantro or parsley, simmer for another minute, and serve, passing lime wedges so diners can season their lentils with a squeeze of lime juice if desired.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 163, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 614 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

SWEET POTATO LENTIL CURRY RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: cooking oil, onion, sweet potato, apple, carrot, garlic, lentils, tomato, vegetable broth, curry powder, bay leaf, cinnamon stick, salt, pepper

Provided by Lisa Bucher

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon cooking oil
1 onion, chopped
1 sweet potato, chopped
½ apple, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
garlic, chopped, to taste
1 cup lentils
1 can tomato, diced
3 cups vegetable broth
2 tablespoons curry powder
1 bay leaf
1 cinnamon stick
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Put the cooking oil in a pan. Once heated, add the onion, sweet potato, apple, carrot, and garlic. When onions are clear, add lentils and cook for another 3 minutes.
  • Add the can of diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, curry powder, bay leaf, cinnamon stick, salt, and pepper.
  • Cook for 15 to 20 minutes on medium heat.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 908 calories, Carbohydrate 94 grams, Fat 50 grams, Fiber 11 grams, Protein 14 grams, Sugar 23 grams

VEGAN COCONUT-LENTIL CURRY WITH SWEET POTATOES



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A hearty blend of warm Indian spices and nutritious lentils and sweet potatoes rounded out with creamy coconut milk. Perfect served with your favorite rice or some yummy naan.

Provided by VegHead

Categories     Vegetarian Curry

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 cups vegetable broth
2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
2 tablespoons garam masala
2 tablespoons minced garlic, divided
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
1 tablespoon turmeric
2 teaspoons sea salt
1 cup dried lentils
1 medium sweet potato, cubed
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste
1 (15 ounce) can coconut milk, shaken
3 cups cooked basmati rice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Bring 3 cups of vegetable broth to a simmer in a medium saucepan.
  • Meanwhile, heat coconut oil in a large pot over medium-high heat until hot. Add onion and saute until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in tikka masala seasoning and cook for 1 minute. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, without burning the garlic, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes, ginger, turmeric, and salt. Cook and stir for 5 minutes.
  • Mix in lentils, sweet potato, cayenne pepper, and hot vegetable broth; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until lentils and sweet potato are cooked through, about 40 minutes.
  • Add coconut milk and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer. Remove from heat and serve over rice garnished with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 504 calories, Carbohydrate 67.4 g, Fat 21.4 g, Fiber 16.2 g, Protein 15.6 g, SaturatedFat 17.6 g, Sodium 1028.7 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

Tips:

  • For a deeper flavor, roast the sweet potatoes and lentils before adding them to the curry.
  • Use a variety of spices to create a complex flavor profile. Some good options include cumin, coriander, turmeric, and garam masala.
  • Add a dollop of yogurt or sour cream to the finished curry for a creamy, tangy flavor.
  • Serve the curry with rice, quinoa, or naan bread.
  • Garnish the curry with fresh cilantro or parsley for a pop of color and flavor.

Conclusion:

This spicy sweet potato and lentil curry is a delicious and satisfying meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its combination of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors, this curry is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table.

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