Yellow Dhal - Sweet Potato Soup
Serves: 3
Presley Zulauf
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
42
Spice
40
Sweetness
42
Sourness
39
mins
Prep time (avg)
4.7
Difficulty
Ingredients:
1.5 cups
Yellow Lentil (dry)2.5 cups
Water1 tsp
Ground Turmeric2 tbsps
Vegetable Oil (divided)1
SaltDirections:
1
Rinse lentils under running water; drain
2
Place lentils, 2 1/2 cups water, and turmeric in a medium pot, and bring to a boil
3
Cover, reduce heat, and cook until lentils are tender, about 30 minutes
4
Meanwhile, place cubed sweet potato in a steamer over 1 inch of boiling water
5
Cover and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes (time may vary depending on size of potato pieces)
6
Once tender, mash sweet potato and lentils together; set aside
7
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook the onion until lightly browned
8
Stir in tomato, jalapenos, salt, and pepper, and continue cooking another 3 to 5 minutes
9
Place lentils, vegetables, and potatoes in a stockpot over medium heat
10
Stir in water as needed to attain desired consistency
11
Serve warm with cilantro or green onions