Sweet Potato & Legume Curry | Ital Vegetarian | Flavor Packed Recipe

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: almond milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

mixed legumes

🥗Healthier: chickpeas

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans are more accessible and cost-effective.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Vinegar adds acidity at a lower cost.

Chop sweet potatoes, red onions, shallots, garlic, and okra; keep cayenne pepper whole for later.

Sauté chopped onions, shallots, and garlic together until fragrant and slightly golden, about 5 minutes over medium heat.

Add cumin seeds and dried curry leaves; mix well to enhance flavor.

Incorporate black cumin seeds, whole chili peppers, and bay leaves; continue mixing.

Add chopped sweet potatoes and pre-cooked lentils; stir to combine.

Pour in spring water to help cook the sweet potatoes; stir well.

Add pre-cooked chickpeas for added heartiness; mix everything together.

Sprinkle in turmeric for color; add fresh rosemary for aroma.

Add chopped okra for texture; slice cayenne pepper into three pieces and toss in for mild heat.

Season with crushed red pepper flakes, onion powder, paprika, chili powder, and sea salt.

Pour in coconut milk and mix thoroughly; let the mixture simmer to blend flavors.

Finally, add shredded kale and keep the heat on low; let steam gently until kale is tender, about 5 minutes, until bright green and wilted.

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