Red Lentil and Sweet Potato Dahl

Ingredients

• 375g dried red lentils, washed

• 1 cup diced sweet potato

• 1 can diced tomatoes

• 1 cup coconut milk

• 1 tbsp minced garlic

• 1 tbsp minced ginger

• 1 tbsp curry powder

• 2 cups vegetable stock

• 1 tsp salt

• 1 cinnamon stick

• 1 bay leaf

Method

1. Put all the ingredients into your slow cooker, mix well and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours. Stir occasionally and add a little water if necessary.

2. Serve with toasted naan or other flatbread.

Versatile red lentils

Part of the legume family, red lentils are an easy-to-prepare pantry staple. They readily soak up other flavours and add bulk to soups and stews. Lentils are a good source of dietary fibre and protein as well as folate, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc and potassium.