- Egg free
- Gluten free
- Nut free
- Peanut free
- Sesame free
- Wheat free
- Shellfish free
- Seafood free
- No added sugar
- Vegetarian
- High in dietary fibre
- High in protein
- Over 4 serves veg or fruit
This hearty sweet potato and lentil curry is packed with nourishing goodness to help you power through the week.
- Serves4
- Cook time35 minutes
- Prep time10 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 tbs olive oil
- 1 brown onion, coarsely chopped
- 1 red capsicum, seeded, coarsley chopped
- 500g gold sweet potato, peeled, cut into 2cm pieces
- 1/4 cup (75g) tikka masala paste
- 1 cup (200g) red lentils, rinsed, drained
- 400g can crushed tomatoes
- 2 cups (500ml) vegetable stock
- 150ml pouring (pure) cream
- 1 bunch coriander leaves
- Pappadums, to serve
Nutritional information
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Method
Step 1
Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion, capsicum and sweet potato and cook, stirring, for 8 mins or until light golden. Add the curry paste and cook, stirring, for 1 min or until aromatic.
Step 2
Add the lentils, tomato and stock to the pan. Bring to a simmer. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for 20-25 mins or until lentils are tender and the mixture thickens slightly. Add half the cream and half the coriander. Stir to combine.
Step 3
Divide the curry evenly among serving bowls. Drizzle with remaining cream and sprinkle with remaining coriander. Serve with pappadums.
Recipe tip
COOK. STORE. SAVE.
Smart swap: For a dairy-free version, swap the cream in this curry for coconut cream.
Use it up: The leftover tikka masala paste will come in handy for making tikka masala lamb chops.
Sweet potato and lentil curry
- Serves4
- Cook time35 minutes
- Prep time10 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 tbs olive oil
- 1 brown onion, coarsely chopped
- 1 red capsicum, seeded, coarsley chopped
- 500g gold sweet potato, peeled, cut into 2cm pieces
- 1/4 cup (75g) tikka masala paste
- 1 cup (200g) red lentils, rinsed, drained
- 400g can crushed tomatoes
- 2 cups (500ml) vegetable stock
- 150ml pouring (pure) cream
- 1 bunch coriander leaves
- Pappadums, to serve
Description
This hearty sweet potato and lentil curry is packed with nourishing goodness to help you power through the week.
Method
Step 1
Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion, capsicum and sweet potato and cook, stirring, for 8 mins or until light golden. Add the curry paste and cook, stirring, for 1 min or until aromatic.
Step 2
Add the lentils, tomato and stock to the pan. Bring to a simmer. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for 20-25 mins or until lentils are tender and the mixture thickens slightly. Add half the cream and half the coriander. Stir to combine.
Step 3
Divide the curry evenly among serving bowls. Drizzle with remaining cream and sprinkle with remaining coriander. Serve with pappadums.