Sweet Potato Red Lentil Dal
A flavorful and comforting Sweet Potato Red Lentil Dal, perfect for a cozy weeknight meal.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Coconut oil
- 1 medium Onion chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 inch Ginger grated
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric
- 0.5 teaspoon Cumin
- 0.25 teaspoon Chili powder
- 1 cup Red lentils rinsed
- 1 large Sweet potato diced
- 4 cups Vegetable broth
- 1 can Diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Heat coconut oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic, ginger, turmeric, cumin, and chili powder. Cook for 1 minute more, until fragrant.
- Stir in red lentils, sweet potato, vegetable broth, and diced tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, or until lentils and sweet potato are tender.
- Stir in lemon juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro or a dollop of yogurt, if desired.
Notes
For a creamier dal, you can blend a portion of it with an immersion blender before serving.