Coconut Sweet Potato Dhal

Sri Lankan-Inspired Coconut Sweet Potato Dhal

Sri Lankan-Inspired Coconut Sweet Potato Dhal

By: Emma Martin

Inspired by the flavours of Sri Lankan cooking, this coconut rich dhal combines lentils, sweet potato and warming spices for a nourishing, flavour-packed bowl. For more information visit tilda.com More Tilda recipes


Servings

2

Prep time

Cook time

Recipe

Vegan, Gluten Free


Ingredients

  • 1 small sweet potato, peeled & diced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely diced
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • 2 tsp mild curry powder
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • 1 pouch Tilda Coconut Steamed Basmati Rice
  • 400g tin green lentils, drained
  • 160mL coconut cream
  • 50mL water
  • Salt & black pepper

Method


  • Preheat the oven to 200°C. Toss the sweet potato with 1 tbsp olive oil and roast for 15 mins until tender.
  • Heat the remaining oil in a large pan. Add the onion and garlic and cook for 5 mins until softened.
  • Stir in the curry powder and turmeric and cook for 1 min until fragrant.
  • Heat the coconut rice according to packet instructions. Add to the pan with the lentils and roasted sweet potato.
  • Pour in the coconut cream and water. Simmer gently for 5 mins until thick and creamy.
  • Season to taste and stir through the coriander. Serve immediately.

  

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Emma Martin

Emma Martin

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