Sweet Potato Dal (India)

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Sweet Potato Dal (India)

 

4 teaspoons canola oil

1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

minced chili pepper, optional

1/2 teaspoon turmeric

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon coriander or garam masala

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1 cup brown or red lentils, sorted and rinsed

4 cups water

2 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and diced

1/2 teaspoon salt

 

In a saucepan, heat the oil. Add the onion and garlic (and minced chili

pepper) and saut‚ for 5 minutes. Stir in the turmeric, cumin, coriander, and

pepper; cook for 1 minute more. Stir in the lentils and water and cook over

medium-low heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the potatoes and

cook for about 30 minutes more, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are

tender. Stir in the salt. Transfer to a large serving bowl. Serve with an Indian

flat bread or flour tortilla and a sauce such as yogurt, cucumber and chopped

parsley.

VARIATION: Instead of sweet potatoes, substitute Butternut or other winter

squash.

 

 

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