What2Eat
Sweet Potato Dal Recipe
North Indian RecipesLunchVegetarian

Sweet Potato Dal Recipe

A vegetarian North Indian Recipes recipe with masoor dal (whole), sweet potatoes - cubed, coconut oil - or any other oil. Ready in 45 min, serves 4.

Curated byKavya Sharma🇮🇳

Calories
865kcal
Estimated Cost
₹475-625
Carbs104g
Protein35g
Fats35g
Servings Scaler
4

Instructions

22 steps
  1. 1

    To begin making the Sweet Potato Dal recipe, wash masoor dal with water and soak in water for about an hour

    masoor dal (whole)(1 cup)sweet potatoes - cubed(1 cup)water(2 cups)
  2. 2

    In a pressure cooker, add dal, a cup of water and pressure cook for about 2 whistles

    water(2 cups)
  3. 3

    Set aside

  4. 4

    In a non-stick pan, add oil and heat over medium flame

  5. 5

    Add cumin seeds to the oil and wait till the seeds splutter

    cumin seeds (jeera)(1 teaspoon)cumin seeds (jeera)(1/2 teaspoon)mustard seeds(1/2 teaspoon)
  6. 6

    Now, add green chilies and garlic

    green chillies - slit lengthwise(4)garlic - peeled and chopped(5)
  7. 7

    Fry until the garlic becomes brownish

    garlic - peeled and chopped(5)
  8. 8

    Gently add sliced onions and fry till they are translucent

    onion - finely chopped(2)
  9. 9

    Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they become mushy

    onion - finely chopped(2)tomato - finely chopped(1)garlic - peeled and chopped(5)
  10. 10

    Now, add the mentioned spice powders and combine them well

    -/2 turmeric powder (haldi)(1 teaspoon)red chilli powder(1 teaspoon)garam masala powder(1 teaspoon)
  11. 11

    Add potato pieces and stir them until the spices are blended evenly with the potato

  12. 12

    Add water and cook on high flame until the potato pieces are cooked well

    water(2 cups)
  13. 13

    Add the cooked dal to the pan

  14. 14

    Adjust water according to your required consistency

    salt - (adjust according to your taste)(1/2 teaspoon)water(2 cups)
  15. 15

    Season it with salt

    salt - (adjust according to your taste)(1/2 teaspoon)
  16. 16

    Reduce the flame and cook on medium flame for about 5 minutes, until the dal are blended with potatoes and spices

    sweet potatoes - cubed(1 cup)
  17. 17

    Switch off the flame and set asideIn a small pan, add oil

  18. 18

    Once the oil is hot, add mustard seeds followed by urad dal and cumin seeds

    cumin seeds (jeera)(1 teaspoon)cumin seeds (jeera)(1/2 teaspoon)white urad dal (split)(1/2 teaspoon)mustard seeds(1/2 teaspoon)
  19. 19

    Let the mustard seeds sizzle and cumin seeds turn brownish

    cumin seeds (jeera)(1 teaspoon)cumin seeds (jeera)(1/2 teaspoon)mustard seeds(1/2 teaspoon)
  20. 20

    Add the tempered oil to the dal and give a stir

  21. 21

    Garnish with coriander leaves

    curry leaves(6)coriander (dhania) leaves - few sprigs
  22. 22

    Prepare this Sweet Potato Dal and serve with steamed rice with a dollop of ghee or jeera rice and Kachumber Salad for a simple and comforting weekday meal

    sweet potatoes - cubed(1 cup)

Rate this recipe

You might also like

Kesar Chai Recipe - A Delicious Saffron Flavored Indian Tea

Kesar Chai Recipe - A Delicious Saffron Flavored Indian Tea

⏱️ 10 min

Cranberry Whole Wheat Naan Recipe

Cranberry Whole Wheat Naan Recipe

⏱️ 70 min

Paneer Methi Paratha Recipe

Paneer Methi Paratha Recipe

⏱️ 50 min

Paneer Kalimirch Recipe (Paneer in Black Pepper flavored Gravy)

Paneer Kalimirch Recipe (Paneer in Black Pepper flavored Gravy)

⏱️ 55 min

🚀Lazy to cook? Order NowZomatoSwiggy
Original