SWEET POTATO CURRY

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This one-dish wonder grants you immunity from even the most gluten-averse, meat-abstaining, fat-conscious houseguests. And the spicy vegetarian curry tastes as good as ever reheated.

Provided by Claire Saffitz

Categories     Side     Low Fat     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Sweet Potato/Yam     Bon Appétit     Vegan     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher     Curry     Small Plates

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 lemongrass stalk, tough outer layer removed, coarsely chopped
1 (2-inch) piece ginger, peeled, chopped
4 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Kosher salt
1/4 cup red curry paste
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 (14.5-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2 (13.5-ounce) cans coconut milk
1 1/2 pound sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1" pieces
3/4 pound small or young carrots, peeled, cut on a diagonal into 2" pieces
6 medium shallots, peeled keeping roots intact, quartered lengthwise
1 red Thai chile, thinly sliced (optional)
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Steamed jasmine rice (for serving)
Thinly sliced scallions, basil leaves, cilantro leaves with tender stems, and lime wedges (for serving)

Steps:

  • Pulse lemongrass, ginger, and garlic in a food processor until very finely chopped.
  • Heat oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat. Add lemongrass mixture and cook, stirring often, until golden brown, about 5 minutes; season with salt. Add curry and tomato pastes and cook, stirring, until darkened, about 3 minutes. Add tomatoes and cook, scraping up any browned bits, until thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in coconut milk; season with salt. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until curry is rich and full of flavor, 20-25 minutes.
  • Add sweet potatoes and carrots, then pour in water to cover. Partially cover pot and cook until carrots are crisp-tender, 10-15 minutes. Add shallots and cook until potatoes are tender and shallots are soft, 15-20 minutes.
  • Add chile, if desired, and lime juice to curry and spoon over rice. Top with scallions, basil, and cilantro; serve with lime wedges.
  • Do Ahead
  • Curry can be made 2 days ahead. Let cool; cover and chill.

Prabesh Niroula
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I loved this curry! It was so flavorful and the potatoes were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Black Light
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This curry was amazing! The flavors were so rich and complex. I will definitely be making this again.


Kerri Bonka
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I made this curry last night and it was delicious! The flavors were perfect and the potatoes were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Ellie Maybanks
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This was a great recipe! The curry was flavorful and the potatoes were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


aynaz noroozian
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I loved this curry! The flavors were amazing and the potatoes were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Anup Theeng
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This curry was delicious! The sweet potatoes were perfectly cooked and the sauce was flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Noob Player
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I followed the recipe exactly and the curry turned out great. The potatoes were tender and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Aboagyewaa Harriet
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This curry was easy to make and packed with flavor. I loved the addition of coconut milk, which made the sauce creamy and rich. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal.


sassy bougie wa uthiru
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I'm not usually a fan of sweet potatoes, but this curry changed my mind. The sweetness of the potatoes paired perfectly with the spicy curry sauce. I'll definitely be making this again.


My phone First
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This sweet potato curry was a hit with my family! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the potatoes were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.