Sweet Potato and Lentil Curry (French Reunionese Recipe!)
·
3
mins read
·
Updated on
January 28, 2025
The short answer
When you think of curry, India or Thai curries probably come to mind. But in France, on the Creole island of La Réunion, you’ll find a traditional French curry. Made with lentils, sweet potatoes, and coconut milk, this dish is a classic on the island. Simple to make and delicious, it’s a great way to try a traditional, vegan French recipe.
-Thumbnail.jpg)
You don't have time cooking, but you still want healthy dishes?
Every week I send you two plant-based recipes (and the grocery list!) to prep five lunches in just one hour! ⏱️
No more stress during the week. Take one-hour on Sunday, relax the rest of the week. 👌
Feel better in your body. Eating healthy never has been so easy.
Simple, yet delicious. I make your grocery list, and give you the instructions in the right order. Easy.
BONUS: You will love the bonus section where I give you zero-waste tips and teach you how to cook! 🧑🍳
We won't spam you. Unsubscribe at any time.
The key ingredients to make a good Reunionese Curry
This recipe is simple, but it relies on a few high-quality ingredients:
- A good spice blend: Turmeric, coriander, cumin, and chili powder are the traditional combination.
- Vegetable broth and tomato paste: These add depth, flavor, and a rich umami taste to the curry.
- Fresh vegetables: Using fresh sweet potatoes and carrots will give the dish a better taste.
How to choose the lentils
For this recipe, I use a mix of green and red lentils, though brown lentils work well too.
The great thing is you can add them dry directly to the recipe, no need to soak them overnight like many Indian lentils. I suggest using three times more red lentils than green lentils, as this ratio works best for me. However, feel free to experiment to find the balance you prefer!
The Recipe
Sweet potato and Lentil Curry (French Reunionese Recipe!)
A classic dish from the island of La Réunion, this curry is similar to traditional Indian curries. Its particularity resides in the distinctive blend of turmeric, cumin, coriander, and chili powder. This dish is incredibly simple to make. Serve it with flat bread or rice.
-Recipe.webp)
Prep time
15
mins
Cooking Time
25
mins
Servings
4
people
Ingredients
- 150 g of green lentils
- 50 g of red lentils
- 2 carrots
- 1 medium sweet potato
- 2 tbsp of tomato paste
- 1 onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 250 ml of coconut milk
- 1 tbsp of turmeric powder
- 1 tbsp of chili powder
- 1 tbsp of cumin powder
- 1 tbsp of coriander powder
- 2 tbsp of olive oil
- Vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel and slice finely 1 onion, 2 garlic cloves. Dice 2 carrots, and 1 sweet potato into 2 cm cubes.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and garlic. Sauté until softened.
- Add 150 g green lentils, 50 g red lentils, sweet potato, and carrots, 2 tbsp of tomato paste, 1 tbsp of turmeric, chili, cumin, and coriander powder.
- Pour in vegetable broth. Simmer for 20 minutes until the lentils and vegetables are cooked. Stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Once the lentils and vegetables are tender, remove from heat and stir in 250 ml of coconut milk. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot with rice.
