Curried Sweet Potato and Lentil Stew
Fragrant, comforting vegan Indian stew with tender sweet potatoes simmered in a spiced coconut broth.
This deeply comforting Indian-style stew features tender sweet potatoes simmered in a velvety, spiced coconut broth. Fragrant garlic, ground ginger, and golden turmeric infuse every spoonful with aromatic warmth. It comes together effortlessly in one pot in under forty minutes for a nourishing plant-based meal.
Ingredients
Every ingredient is a real Clearshelf product, scored- 742 tbsp virgin coconut oil
- 924 tsp minced garlic
- 931 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 921 1/2 tbsp curry powder
- 94
- 844 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 903 cups vegetable broth
- 811 1/2 cups coconut milk, shaken well
- 941 cup dried red lentils, rinsed
- 1 tsp saltPantry staple
- 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly groundPantry staple
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Method
- 1
Warm the virgin coconut oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat for 2 minutes until shimmering.
- 2
Add the minced garlic, ground ginger, curry powder, and ground turmeric, stirring constantly for 1 minute until fragrant and lightly toasted.
- 3
Add the rinsed red lentils, vegetable broth, and salt to the pot, stirring well to coat the lentils in the spiced liquid.
- 4
Bring the liquid to a rolling boil over medium-high heat, which takes about 4 minutes.
- 5
Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover with a tight-fitting lid, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- 6
Add the cubed sweet potatoes, cover, and simmer for 12 minutes until the lentils are tender and the sweet potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
- 7
Stir in the coconut milk and simmer uncovered over medium heat for 5 minutes, allowing the stew to thicken slightly.
- 8
Remove from heat, stir in the black pepper, and let the stew rest for 1 minute before serving.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. If the stew thickens upon chilling, stir in a splash of vegetable broth or water when reheating.
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An original Clearshelf recipe, built from products on Clearshelf. Photo is illustrative.