Golden Lentil And Sweet Potato Stew Recipe

About this recipe

A hearty and flavorful stew combining protein-rich lentils with creamy sweet potatoes, infused with spices for a warming lunch.

Ingredients

• 1 kg Sweet Potato
• 200 ml Coconut Milk
• 500 g Onion
• - Tomato Ketchup
• 100 g Garlic
• loose Ginger
• 20 g Turmeric Powder
• 100 g Jeera
• - Red Chilli
• 100 g Salt
• - Coriander Powder
• 1pc Watermelon

Instructions

1. 1. Wash the lentils thoroughly under running water until the water runs clear.
2. 2. Peel and dice the sweet potato into small cubes for faster cooking.
3. 3. Finely chop the onion, tomato, garlic, and ginger and set them aside.
4. 4. Heat vegetable oil in a pan and add cumin seeds; let them sizzle for 30 seconds.
5. 5. Add chopped onion, garlic, and ginger, and sauté until the onions turn golden brown.
6. 6. Stir in turmeric powder, red chili powder, and coriander powder, cooking for 1 minute.
7. 7. Add diced tomato and cook until it softens into a paste-like consistency.
8. 8. Add the lentils and sweet potato cubes, mixing well with the spice mixture.
9. 9. Pour in water and bring to a boil, then lower the heat to simmer for 15 minutes.
10. 10. Stir in coconut milk and salt, and simmer for another 5 minutes until creamy.
11. 11. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot.