Ingredients
Spice base
- 3 tsp turmeric
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 2 tsps grated ginger
- 1 1/2 tsp chopped chillies
- 2 tsp garam masala
Sweet potato mix
- 1 small onion
- 5 cloves garlic
- 1 medium sweet potato
- 2 cups vegetable stock
Lentils
- 375 g red lentils (1 packet)
- 3-4 cups water
Splash of coconut milk (optional).
Instructions
Fry the sweet potato, onion and garlic in the spice mix, add the stock and simmer for +/- 10 minutes.
While the sweet potato mix is simmering, rinse the lentils until the water runs clear, then simmer the lentils for 10 minutes.
Combine the lentils with the sweet potato base.
Add the garam masala and if desired a splash of coconut milk to get your preferred consistency.
Notes and Tips
Serve with rice. Peanuts make a good topping.