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Potato and lentil curry

This potato and lentil curry is a very simple curry, containing both sweet and normal potatoes. It's mildly spicy, hearty and super healthy! Perfect for vegetarians, vegans or for the generally health-conscious. Serve with basmati rice!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 4 hours
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 1234
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
  • 200 g sweet potatoes
  • 150 g skinless potatoes
  • 100 g green or brown lentils
  • 1 large onion
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 1 green chilli deseeded and feeling
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp Garam Masala
  • 200 ml vegetable stock
  • Salt pepper

Method
 

  1. Peel then cut the potatoes into 2-3cm cubes. Put them in a pan of cold water, bring to the boil, then drain.
  2. Meanwhile peel and cut the sweet potatoes into cubes of similar size and fry these in the oil for 5 minutes. Transfer them to a mixing bowl.
  3. Chop the onion, garlic, chilli and add the oil with the ground ginger. Stir for a minute them put back the sweet potatoes. Add the potatoes, lentils, garam masala, and pour the stock over.
  4. Bring to the boil, then cook gently under cover for 20-25 minutes until the vegetables are tender. If necessary, add more water.
  5. Serve hot.