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Ethiopian Red Lentil and Sweet Potato Curry

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 yellow onion chopped
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 3 tbsp ginger minced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 1/2 medium sweet potatoes diced
  • 1 red pepper roasted and diced
  • 1 1/2 cups lentils
  • 2 cups tomato sauce
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp allspice
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 2 tsp ginger
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  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.