Sweet Potato And Spinach Curry

This Sweet Potato and Spinach Curry is a popular dish in Mauritian cuisine, known for its flavorful combination of spices and hearty vegetables.

Sweet Potato And Spinach Curry

Ingredients

  • 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1-inch piece of ginger, grated
  • 1 can (400ml) coconut milk
  • 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
  • 2 tbsp curry powder
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tbsp cooking oil
  • 2 cups cooked rice for serving

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, heat the cooking oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, garlic, and ginger. Sauté until the onion is soft and translucent.
  2. Add the curry powder, turmeric, cumin, coriander, and cayenne pepper to the pot. Stir well to coat the onion mixture with the spices.
  3. Add the cubed sweet potatoes to the pot and stir to combine with the spiced onion mixture.
  4. Pour in the coconut milk and bring the curry to a gentle simmer. Cover the pot and let the sweet potatoes cook for about 15-20 minutes, or until tender.
  5. Once the sweet potatoes are tender, add the fresh spinach leaves to the pot. Stir the spinach into the curry until wilted.
  6. Season the curry with salt to taste. Serve the sweet potato and spinach curry over cooked rice.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
30 minutes
Total time:
45 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Carbohydrates
35g
Protein
6g
Fat
10g

Supplies

Large pot Cooking spoon Knife Cutting board

Tools

Stovetop

Serving suggestions

Serve the sweet potato and spinach curry with a side of naan bread or roti for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

For extra creaminess, you can use full-fat coconut milk in the curry.

Cost

$10