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The BEST Sweet Potato Curry
A flavorful and hearty vegan curry featuring sweet potatoes, spinach, and aromatic Thai spices, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 500 g sweet potatoes (peeled and chopped)
- 1 red onion red onion (finely sliced)
- 300 g spinach (roughly chopped)
Aromatics & Paste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons ginger (minced)
- 4 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
Liquids
- 400 ml full-fat coconut milk
- 300 ml water or broth
Toppings & Herbs
- 3 tablespoons chopped cashews
- ½ bunch basil (chopped)
- ½ bunch coriander (chopped)
Instructions
- Chop sweet potatoes and spinach; set aside.
- Heat oil, cook onions until soft, then add garlic and ginger until fragrant.
- Stir in curry paste, then add sweet potatoes, coconut milk, and water. Simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Remove from heat, stir in spinach, and top with chopped cashews, basil, and coriander. Serve over rice.
Notes
Use fresh herbs for best flavor and adjust spice level to taste.