Sweet Potato And Lentil Curry

Love Your Lunchbox

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Serves 2 As with other spiced dishes in this book, I realize there is a risk of creating office tensions, as the waft of the orient drifts across computer screens and up nostrils. Homemade jaffa cakes (p.178) should resolve matters. Prep time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 35 minutes Freezable? Yes

You will need

Vegetable Oil 1 Red Onion , peeled and sliced 1 Garlic clove, peeled and thinly sliced 2 tsp Grated fresh Ginger Salt and pepper 1 tsp Onion Seeds 1 tbsp Garam Masala 100 g Red Lentils , rinsed 1 Large Sweet Potato , cubed 200 ml Coconut Milk 1 tbsp Tomato purée ( Tomato Paste ) 200 ml Water or stock
To serve
Naan bread or roti (or pitta) Plain Yogurt Coriander (cilantro) leaves

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Serves 2 As with other spiced dishes in this book, I realize there is a risk of creating office tensions, as the waft of the orient drifts across computer screens and up nostrils. Homemade jaffa cakes (p.178) should resolve matters. Prep time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 35 minutes Freezable? Yes

Instructions

1. AT HOME Heat a little oil in a saucepan over a medium heat and add the onion, garlic and ginger. Season with salt and pepper, and cook for about 7 minutes, stirring regularly, until softened. Add the spices and stir for a minute or so, then add the lentils, sweet potato, coconut milk, tomato purée and water. Give it a good stir and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer gently for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are tender and breaking up. Cool and store in the fridge for up to 3 days.

2. IN EACH LUNCHBOX Portion of curry (in a microwaveable vessel); bread; yogurt; fresh coriander.

3. TO FINISH Reheat in a microwave on medium for 4–5 minutes. Warm some bread. Serve with a dollop of yogurt and a few coriander leaves.