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Sweet Potato Red Lentil Dal
Adapted from Feasting At Home: Sweet Potato Lentil Dal
Ingredients:
2-3 T of coconut oil
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp Garam Masala
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp fenugreek seeds
2 bay leaves
1 clove garlic, grated
1-2 T ginger, grated
1/2 yellow onion diced
1 cup red lentils
1 medium sweet potato diced into cubes, skin fine
3 cups water
Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Flaked coconut for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Heat coconut oil in heavy bottom pot/large fry pan over medium heat until melted
Add salt, pepper, cumin seeds, Garam Masala, fenugreek seeds, mustard seeds, and bay leaves and cook until the spices smell like they are all friends
Saute onion, ginger, and garlic in spice mixture until onions softened
Add red lentils, diced sweet potatoes, and water and allow to simmer for 15-20 minutes until majority of liquid has been absorbed, and lentils and sweet potatoes are softened
Add additional salt and pepper to taste
Garnish with fresh cilantro and/or flaked coconut, if desired
Delicious served over rice, or as an accompaniment to naan bread or chapatis. Keeps well in the fridge, and freezer.