As the temperatures started to drop below zero, and travelling got a little more challenging, there was nothing we craved more than a warm meal, full of satisfying flavour (well, that, and a hot shower!). A large bowl of curry was the perfect way to warm up on the cold, damp days.
- 1/2 cup uncooked basamati rice
- 1/2 cup uncooked lentils
- 1 small sweet potato, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- Thumb sized chunk of ginger, minced
- 1 (398mL/13.5fl.oz) can of coconut milk
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 2 tablespoons curry powderr
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes
- green onions
- tortillas
1. Cook 1/2 cup rice as per directions & set aside.
2. Cook 1/2 cup of lentils as per directions & set aside.
3. Heat coconut oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Add the sweet potato and cook until almost soft. Add onion, garlic & ginger. Cook for 2 minutes. Add lentils. Cook for 2 minutes.
4. Add coconut milk, diced tomatoes, curry powder, cumin, garlic powder, and chili flakes. Simmer for 5-10 minutes.
5. Serve on rice, top with green onions & serve with tortillas.
