Ethiopian Red Lentil and Sweet Potato Curry

  • 1 onion (chopped)
  • 2 TBS vegetable oil
  • 3 TBS fresh ginger (grated)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2½ MED sweet potatoes (diced)
  • 1 red pepper (roasted and diced)
  • 1½ C dry red lentils
  • 2 C tomato sauce
  • 1 C water
  • 1½ TSP cinnamon
  • ½ TSP cumin
  • 1 TSP allspice
  • 2 TSP paprika
  • 2 TSP ginger
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  1. In a medium sauce pot, heat the oil and add the onions and sweet potato. Cook on medium high heat for about 12 minutes covered.
  2. Add the ginger and garlic and saute until fragrant, about a minute.
  3. Stir in the lentils, spices, tomato sauce, roasted pepper, and water.
  4. Cook on medium low for 35-40 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes and lentils are soft. Add more water if the mixture becomes too thick.

Yields 8 servings.

Calories: 300kcal

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