Easy Sweet Potato Red Lentil Dal

Recipe by Catching Seeds

This recipe is so easy and full of goodness, you will love it!

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon coconut oil OR avocado oil
• ½ onion (finely chopped)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 tablespoons curry powder
• ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika ((more for a spicier flavor))
• 4 cups cubed sweet potato
• 2 cups split red lentils
• ¼ cup tomato paste
• 3 bay leaves
• 5½ cups water
• 2 teaspoons salt
• optional for serving
• cilantro
• lime wedges
• toasted cashews

Method

1. In a large pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add in the onion and cook until translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Add in the garlic and cook until fragrant, about another 30 seconds. Add in the curry powder and paprika and cook, stirring constantly until the spices are fragrant, up to 1 minute.
2. Add in the sweet potato, lentils, tomato paste, bay leaves and water. Bring up to a simmer and cover the pot. Simmer for 25 minutes or until the lentils are extremely tender. Add in the salt and stir to combine. Simmer for 5 more minutes. Remove the bay leaves and ladle into bowls. Serve with optional cilantro, lime, and cashews.

View the recipe instructions at Catching Seeds