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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
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.
Add the ginger and garlic and saute until fragrant, about a minute.
Stir in the lentils, spices, tomato sauce, roasted pepper, and water.
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.