1. Prep the veggies:
Peel and dice the sweet potatoes. Peel the onion and chop finely.
2. Sauté the onion:
Heat a large pot over medium heat, add a little oil and sauté the onion until translucent.
3. Toast the spices:
Add curry powder and toast briefly until fragrant.
4. Build the dal:
Add red lentils, sweet potatoes, coconut milk and water. Stir well.
5. Simmer gently:
Let the dal simmer gently for 20–25 minutes until lentils break down and sweet potatoes are soft. Season with salt to taste.
6. Serve:
Serve the sweet potato red lentil dal hot with basmati rice or brown rice.
Alternatively, enjoy it with Indian flatbreads like naan or chapati.
Nutrition (approx. per serving without rice or bread)
Calories: approx. 400 kcal
Protein: 14 g
Fat: 20 g
Carbohydrates: 38 g
Fiber: 10 g
