Name: Dahl with Sweet Potato Spirals
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 22 min
Total time: 37 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 tbsp butter; 3 garlic cloves, grated (see note); 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated; 1 ½ tsp curry powder; 1 ½ tsp ground garam masala; 1 tsp ground turmeric; 4 cups (1 litre) water; 1 ½ cups (285 g) dried red lentils, rinsed and drained; ½ tsp sugar; 5 cups (340 g) sweet potatoes, cut into spirals (see note); 2 tbsp (30 ml) vegetable oil; ½ tsp ground cumin; Cilantro leaves, to taste; Plain yogurt, to taste; 4 naan breads, warmed; 1 lime, cut into wedges

Ingredients

Dahl

1 onion, finely chopped
2 tbsp butter
3 garlic cloves, grated (see note)
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
1 ½ tsp curry powder
1 ½ tsp ground garam masala
1 tsp ground turmeric
4 cups (1 litre) water
1 ½ cups (285 g) dried red lentils, rinsed and drained
½ tsp sugar

Toppings

5 cups (340 g) sweet potatoes, cut into spirals (see note)
2 tbsp (30 ml) vegetable oil
½ tsp ground cumin
Cilantro leaves, to taste
Plain yogurt, to taste
4 naan breads, warmed
1 lime, cut into wedges

Preparation

Dahl

With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
In a pot over medium-high heat, brown the onion in the butter. Add the garlic, ginger and spices. Cook for 1 minute while stirring. Add the water, lentils and sugar. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Simmer gently, stirring often, until the lentils are tender but still intact, about 14 minutes. Add more water as needed. Adjust the seasoning.

Toppings

Meanwhile, on a non-stick or parchment paper-lined baking sheet, combine the sweet potatoes, oil and cumin. Season with salt and pepper. Bake for 15 minutes or until tender and lightly golden, stirring halfway through.
Serve the dahl in bowls. Garnish with the sweet potatoes, cilantro and yogurt. Serve with the naan and lime wedges.

Note from Ricardo

Use the finest side of a box grater to grate and effectively purée the garlic and ginger.

Pre-cut sweet potato spirals are available in the salad section of most grocery stores (along with other pre-cut vegetables, such as squash, zucchini and beets). You can replace them with julienned sweet potatoes.

Dahl with Sweet Potato Spirals

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Dahl

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Preparation

Dahl

Toppings

Note from Ricardo

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