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A bowl of red lentil dal with chopped red onion and cilantro.
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Easy Vegan Sweet Potato Red Lentil Dal Recipe

Easy vegan sweet potato and red lentil dal recipe is a quick one-pot dish with simple ingredients for a comforting meal in 35 minutes.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Vegan
Servings: 6
Calories: 296kcal
Author: Denise Perrault

Ingredients

  • 1 medium red onion diced or sliced
  • 1-2 medium jalapenos diced (remove the seeds if you don’t want it too hot)
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon black mustard seeds can substitute yellow
  • 3-4 medium tomatoes 2 cups diced
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 2 teaspoons curry powder
  • 2 cups red lentils rinsed
  • 1 large sweet potato peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes
  • 6 cups vegetable broth or water
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Instructions

  • Heat a medium pot or Dutch oven to medium heat.
  • Add the cumin and black mustard seeds. Toast the seeds, stirring them constantly for 1 minute.
  • Add the onions and jalapenos. Cook for 2-3 minutes until they start to soften. Stir them frequently so they don't stick.
  • Stir in the tomatoes, turmeric, and curry powder.
  • Mix in the lentils, sweet potato cubes, and vegetable broth.
  • Adjust the heat to simmer. Cover and simmer for 15 -20 minutes. Add more broth or water if needed. The lentils should be broken down, and the potatoes, very tender.

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Notes

  • Garnish with lemon wedges or lemon juice, chopped cilantro, or diced red onions.
  • Skip the first step if you substitute cumin seeds with ½ a teaspoon of ground cumin and mustard seeds with ground pepper or mustard powder.
  • Use a 15-ounce can of crushed or diced tomatoes for fresh.
    For more greens, stir in fresh chopped spinach, thawed frozen spinach, or a cup of frozen peas.
  • Store leftover dal in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4 days. You can also freeze it for 3 months.
  • To cook in the Instant Pot, follow the instructions as written. Cook on high pressure for 5 minutes with 10 minutes of natural pressure release.

Nutrition

Calories: 296kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Sodium: 979mg | Potassium: 943mg | Fiber: 21g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 9013IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 6mg