How do I prepare the lentils and sweet potatoes for this dal?

Begin by cooking your dried green lentils until tender and boiling your sweet potato until it is soft, as specified in the first step of the recipe.

What spices give this dal its rich flavor?

This dal is flavored with a robust blend including turmeric powder, garam masala, cayenne, chili flakes, cumin, ground cinnamon, ground coriander, cardamom, fennel seeds, basil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, lemongrass paste, and yellow curry paste.

When should the mushrooms be added to the dal?

The chopped cremini mushrooms should be added to the pan after the onions, ginger, garlic, and spices, and sauteed until they are soft and their juices have evaporated.

How long should the dal simmer to achieve the right consistency?

After adding the cooked lentils, water, and coconut milk, the dal should simmer for 45 minutes or until the liquids have boiled down to your desired thickness.

What are the recommended serving suggestions for this Curried Green Lentil Dal?

This dal is best served over cooked white rice, finished with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a generous handful of fresh cilantro.

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Curried Green Lentil Dal With Sweet Potatoes and Mushrooms
[Vegan, Gluten-Free]

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A vibrant bowl of Curried Green Lentil Dal with sweet potatoes and mushrooms, garnished with fresh cilantro, served over white rice.

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Ingredients You Need for Curried Green Lentil Dal With Sweet Potatoes and Mushrooms [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

2 cups dried green lentils (or 4 cups cooked)
1 tablespoon coconut oil
2 large yellow onions, chopped
10 cremini mushrooms, chopped
1 sweet potato, cubed
1/2 tablespoon fresh garlic, minced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 can coconut milk
1 cup water
2 teaspoon sea salt
2 tablespoons turmeric powder
1 tablespoon garam masala
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1/4 teaspoon chili flakes
2 teaspoons cumin
2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 tablespoon Ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon cardamon
Black pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
1 teaspoon basil
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon lemongrass paste
1 tablespoon yellow curry paste
2 tablespoons lemon juice
To Serve: 1 cup white rice, cooked. A handful of fresh Cilantro.

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How to Prepare Curried Green Lentil Dal With Sweet Potatoes and Mushrooms [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

Begin by cooking your lentils and boiling your sweet potato until it is soft.
Next add coconut oil and chopped onions to a pan and sautee until the onions are translucent.
To this add your chopped fresh ginger, minced garlic, and your spices. Sautee until fragrant.
Add chopped mushrooms to the pan and sautee until soft and the juices have evaporated out.
To your pot add the cooked lentils along with water and the coconut milk.
Stir in your salt, pepper, lemon grass paste and curry paste once the water and coconut milk have come to a boil.
Simmer this for 45 minutes or until the liquids have boiled down.
Add in your cooked sweet potato at the very end and serve over rice with lemon juice and fresh cilantro.

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