Stuffed Sweet Potato With Dal Recipe

Name: Stuffed Sweet Potato With Dal
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 medium sized sweet potatoes; 3 tbsp butter, ghee or coconut oil; 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced; 1 yellow onion, peeled and finely chopped; 4 dried apricots, roughly chopped; 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated; 1 tbsp organic turmeric; 2 tsp organic cardamom; 1/2 tsp organic chili flakes; 2 carrots, sliced; 1 2/3 cups / 400 ml / red lentils; 4 cups / 1 liter water; 1 tsp sea salt flakes; 2 fresh tomatoes, cut in boats; 70 g spinach or baby spinach; Topping; 1/2 cup / 125 ml natural yogurt; 1/2 cup / 65 g toasted pumpkin seeds or sprouted green lentils; 1 pomegranate, seeds; fresh coriander/cilantro

Servings: persons

4 medium sized sweet potatoes
3 tbsp butter, ghee or coconut oil
3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1 yellow onion, peeled and finely chopped
4 dried apricots, roughly chopped
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
1 tbsp organic turmeric
2 tsp organic cardamom
1/2 tsp organic chili flakes
2 carrots, sliced
1 2/3 cups / 400 ml / red lentils
4 cups / 1 liter water
1 tsp sea salt flakes
2 fresh tomatoes, cut in boats
70 g spinach or baby spinach
Topping
1/2 cup / 125 ml natural yogurt
1/2 cup / 65 g toasted pumpkin seeds or sprouted green lentils
1 pomegranate, seeds
fresh coriander/cilantro

1
Preheat the oven at 400Au00b0F/200Au00b0C.
2
Give each sweet potato a tiny slit at the top and place them on a baking pan.
3
Bake for about 45-60 minutes or until the skin is crisp and the flesh is soft. Prepare the dal while the potatoes are in the oven.
4
Place a large pot on medium heat. Add butter, onion, garlic, apricots, ginger, turmeric, cardamom and chili flakes. Saute for a few minutes, until the onion is soft and the kitchen has a lovely scent from all the spices. You can add a splash of water if they start to get burned. Add carrots and lentils and let cook for two more minutes, then add water and salt and give it a good stir. Decrease the heat when it starts to boil, put the lid on and let simmer for 15-25 minutes (depending on the lentils). Stir occasionally to make sure the lentils arenat getting burned. Add more water if needed. Remove from the heat when the lentils almost have dissolved, add tomatoes and spinach. Taste and add more salt or spices if needed.
5
Place each sweet potato on a plate. Make a cut at the top and squeeze the ends together to open. Add a couple of spoonfuls lentil stew in the potato (you can carve out some flesh if you prefer more filling but we just fill it with

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 medium sized sweet potatoes, 3 tbsp butter, ghee or coconut oil, 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced, 1 yellow onion, peeled and finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Stuffed Sweet Potato With Dal falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Stuffed Sweet Potato With Dal

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