Sweet Potato Curry
12 servings
70 minutes
Sweet potato curry is a fragrant dish of Indian cuisine that incorporates traditional spices and tender vegetables. The recipe's origins date back centuries when spices became an integral part of Indian culinary heritage. Sweet potato adds a sweet flavor that harmonizes with the rich coconut base and spicy curry paste. Ginger, garlic, and lemongrass create a rich palette of aromas that awaken the appetite from the first moments. This dish is especially popular in vegetarian cuisine as it combines nutrition, rich flavor, and health benefits. Curry is served with jasmine rice, while fresh basil and cilantro leaves add freshness. The spiciness is adjusted with chili pepper and lime juice, allowing for taste adaptation to each gourmet's preferences.
1
Chop lemongrass, ginger, and garlic in a blender.
- Ginger root: 1 piece
- Garlic: 4 cloves
2
Heat oil in a heavy pot over medium heat. Add the lemongrass mixture and sauté, stirring often, for about 5 minutes until golden; season with salt. Add curry paste and tomato paste, sautéing for about 3 minutes until darkened. Add tomatoes and simmer, stirring, until thickened for about 5 minutes. Pour in coconut milk, season with salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer, stirring often, for 20-25 minutes until the curry thickens and all ingredients are infused with each other's flavors.
- Vegetable oil: 2 tablespoons
- Salt: to taste
- Red curry paste: 50 g
- Tomato paste: 2 tablespoons
- Tomatoes: 450 g
- Coconut milk: 400 ml
3
Add sweet potato and carrot, pour in water to cover the vegetables. Partially cover with a lid and simmer until the carrot is tender for 10-15 minutes. Add shallots and simmer until the potato and onion are soft for 15-20 minutes.
- Sweet potato: 700 g
- Baby carrots: 350 g
- Shallot: 6 heads
4
Add chili pepper to taste and lime juice. Spoon the curry over the rice. Sprinkle with onion, basil leaves, and cilantro; serve with a wedge of lime.
- Red chili pepper: to taste
- Freshly squeezed lime juice: 1 tablespoon
- Jasmine rice: to taste
- Basil: to taste
- Cilantro: to taste
- Lime: to taste
