Sweet Potato Curry with Red Lentils
·Sauté the aromatics
Peel and finely chop the onion, then sauté it in a little oil. After a few minutes, add the sliced garlic and finely chopped ginger.
Season it up
Stir in the curry paste, cardamom, lemongrass and cumin.
Add the chopped vegetables
Add the peeled sweet potatoes cut into cubes and the carrot sliced into half-moons, then sauté briefly.
Add liquid and simmer
After a moment, pour in water or stock, add the tomato purée and simmer covered for about 10-15 minutes. Then add the rinsed red lentils and broccoli florets, and simmer for a further 10 minutes or so, until tender.
Season and serve
Finish by seasoning with salt and lime juice to taste, then before serving, sprinkle over sliced spring onion and, if you like, some fresh coriander or parsley.
Tip
If you'd like to boost the protein content, you can add lean meat, tofu, shmakoun or robi, for example.