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Ayurveda Sweet Potato Lentil Curry

Updated: Oct 10

Welcome to the world of Ayurveda, where wholesome ingredients and flavorful spices come together to create meals that nourish both the body and the soul. Today, we're diving into the realm of Ayurvedic cuisine with a delightful dish - Ayurveda Sweet Potato Lentil Curry. Balance your doshas by turning your meal into medicine.

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Embrace the Healing Power of Ayurveda Diet


In Ayurveda, food is not just sustenance; it is medicine for the body and mind. The Ayurvedic food as medicine approach focuses on balancing the three doshas - Vata, Pitta, and Kapha - to promote overall health and wellbeing. Incorporating ingredients like sweet potatoes and lentils, which are both revered in Ayurveda, into your meals can help you maintain dosha balance within your body.


Journey into Flavor with Ayurveda Sweet Potato Lentil Curry


Ingredients:


  • 2-4 tablespoons olive oil

  • 2 shallots, leeks, scallions, or chives chopped finely

  • 1-2 inches grated fresh ginger (Kapha and Vata benefit from more ginger)

  • 2-4 tablespoons red curry paste (Kapha can use more, Vata too, Pitta-go easy!)

  • Note: If you don't have curry paste on hand, relax, you can use 2-4 tablespoons of curry powder

  • 1 cup dried red lentils (or whichever kinds of lentils you have in the pantry)

  • 2-4 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed

  • 2-4 cups spinach (or other leafy greens such a dandelion, rapini, chard, kale)

  • 3-4 cups broth or water

  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce, tamari, or coconut aminos

  • 1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter or other nut or seed butter

  • 1 can coconut milk or cream (yup, the thick, full fat stuff)

  • Fresh squeezed juice of a lime

  • 1/2-1 cup cilantro finely chopped


Instructions:


1.      Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

2.      Add the shallots (chives, scallions) sauté until soft.

3.      Add fresh ginger root and sweet potatoes.  Cook for a few minutes.

4.      Add the curry paste and stir it all together well. 

5.      Add broth, lentils, soy sauce (or alternative) and peanut butter.

6.      Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat to low.

7.      Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, ensuring the lentils are soft and the sweet potatoes quite tender. 

8.      Meanwhile, cook up some basmati rice or quinoa.

9.      When the lentils are soft, add the coconut milk, spinach (or other leafy green), and lime juice. Stir well and simmer for about five minutes.

10.   Serve over the grain of your choice and garnish with cilantro.


Indulge in the Nutrient-Rich Harmony


This Sweet Potato Lentil Curry is not only a feast for your taste buds but also a nutritional powerhouse. Lentils are a great source of plant-based protein and fiber, while sweet potatoes are packed with vitamins and antioxidants. The combination of these ingredients creates a well-rounded meal that will leave you feeling satisfied and energized.



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Elevate Your Cooking Experience


Embrace the wisdom of Ayurveda by incorporating this Sweet Potato Lentil Curry into your meal rotation. Not only does it offer a delightful culinary experience, but it also allows you to nourish your body according to ancient principles of Ayurveda. So, next time you're looking for a comforting and nutritious meal, let this Ayurvedic dish take center stage on your dinner table.


"Meal time is medicine time. When you cook according to your doshic picture, you balance your doshas."

-Veena, Saumya Ayurveda


Enjoy the journey of taste and health with Ayurveda Sweet Potato Lentil Curry!



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She is President Emeritus and teaching faculty of the Meditation Center.


Veena fell in love with the traditional medicine used in her family’s home, learning herbal remedies at her grandmother's knee.


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