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Instructions
1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion and jalapeno, and cook until softened, about 7 minutes.
2
Add the sweet potatoes and salt, and cook for another 7 minutes.
3
Add the garlic and ginger, and cook for 1 minute.
4
Add the red curry paste, turmeric, garam masala, and cayenne pepper, and stir to coat the vegetables, and cook for 2 more minutes while stirring.
5
Add the diced tomatoes (with their juice), red lentils, and water. Stir to combine.
6
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the lentils are tender and the sweet potatoes are cooked through.
7
Stir in the coconut milk and baby spinach. Cook for another 5 minutes, or until the spinach is wilted.
8
Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the cilantro and lime juice.
9
Serve the curry hot, topped with chopped cashews. Enjoy!
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Bloom Your Spices 🌶️Toast the red curry paste, garam masala, turmeric, and cayenne in oil for 1-2 minutes before adding liquids to unlock deeper, more complex flavors and prevent raw spice taste.
- Sweet Potato Timing ⏱️Cut sweet potatoes into uniform 1-inch cubes and add them 10 minutes before the lentils are done so they're tender but not mushy, ensuring proper texture balance.
- Coconut Milk Technique 🥥Stir the full-fat coconut milk vigorously before opening and add it gradually while stirring to create a silky, emulsified sauce rather than a separated, oily consistency.
- Layered Aromatics Method 🧅Sauté onions first until golden, then add minced ginger and garlic separately for the last minute—this prevents garlic from burning while maximizing each ingredient's distinct flavor profile.
- Fresh Cilantro & Lime Finish 🍋Reserve fresh cilantro and lime juice to add just before serving—the acidity and brightness will cut through the richness of the curry and elevate the final dish.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Vegetarian
Low Sugar
Low-Cholesterol
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