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Green lentil and sweet potato dal

An everyday dish for 2, ready in 55 minutes, around $2.99 a serving. People actually plan it with Popotam, and it's in season in October.

55mintotal
≈ $2.99a serving
837kcalper serving
28gof protein
VegetarianIn season in OctoberFreezes well
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Green lentil and sweet potato dal, a serving idea
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Step-by-step recipe

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  1. Prep the vegetables and lentils

    Rinse the 160 g of green lentils under cold water in the colander. Peel the sweet potato and cut it into 2 cm cubes, then slice the onions and crush the garlic cloves.

  2. Sauté the onions and garlic

    Heat the 2 tbsp of olive oil in the saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions with a pinch of salt and sauté for 5 min, then add the garlic for 1 min.

  3. Toast the curry powder

    Add the 2 tsp of curry powder to the saucepan and stir for 30 seconds to release the aromas. Don't let it burn.

  4. Add the sweet potato and lentils

    Add the sweet potato cubes and drained lentils, then stir for 1 min to coat them in the spices. Add 60 cl of water, season lightly with salt and pepper, then bring to a simmer.

    Tip · Cut the sweet potato into even 2 cm cubes, otherwise some pieces fall apart before others are cooked.

  5. Simmer, covered

    Cover and let it simmer over low heat for 25 min, stirring now and then. The lentils and sweet potato should be tender; add a little hot water if it sticks.

  6. Add the coconut milk

    Add the 20 cl of coconut milk and stir. Let it simmer uncovered for 5 min so the dal thickens, then adjust the salt and pepper.

    Tip · If the dal is too runny, mash a few sweet potato cubes against the side with the spoon to thicken it naturally.

  7. Chop the cilantro

    While the coconut milk simmers, wash and chop the bunch of cilantro.

  8. Serve the dal

    Divide the dal between two shallow bowls and sprinkle with the chopped cilantro.

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How many calories in a serving?

One serving has about 837 kcal. 43% comes from carbs, 13% from protein and 37% from fat.

91 gCarbs
28 gProtein
35 gFat
Per serving (the dish for 2, divided by 2)
Energy837 kcal
Protein28.1 g
Carbs90.5 g
of which sugars18.9 g
Fat34.7 g
of which saturated fat19.4 g
Fiber25 g
Salt0.6 g

Worked out ingredient by ingredient with the ANSES Ciqual 2025 table, never written by an AI. It's an estimate: veggie sizes and brands make the numbers vary.

How much does it cost?

About $2.99 a serving, adding up the average prices of the ingredients you need to buy.

≈ $5.98for 2 people
≈ $2.99a serving

Pantry salt, oil and spices aren't counted. Your store and your brands will move the total, but the ballpark is right.

How long does it keep?

2 days in the fridge, in a closed container, once cooled within two hours. And it freezes really well.

2 daysin the fridge
Very wellin the freezer, thaw it in the fridge the day before

Times Popotam uses for meal prep, based on ANSES guidance, rounded down. The details: how long cooked dishes keep.

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