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Crockpot Coconut Sweet Potato Lentil Curry

Easy Crockpot Coconut Sweet Potato Lentil Curry for Cozy Nights

Comforting and flavorful, this Crockpot Coconut Sweet Potato Lentil Curry is perfect for busy days and nourishing meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Curry Base
  • 4 medium sweet potatoes firm and evenly sized
  • 1 cup brown or green lentils rinsed
  • 1 can coconut milk full-fat
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 inch ginger root grated
Spice Blend
  • 2 tablespoons curry powder to taste
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon red chili flakes adjust to taste
  • 1 to taste salt
  • 1 to taste pepper
Garnish and Final Touches
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 2 wedge lime for garnish
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt or coconut yogurt optional

Equipment

  • Crockpot
  • skillet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Sauté Veggies: Heat oil in a skillet over medium, cook onion, garlic, and ginger until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. Toast Spices: Add curry powder, turmeric, cumin, and red chili flakes. Toast for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Combine Ingredients: Transfer spiced veggies to the Crockpot. Add sweet potatoes, lentils, coconut milk, and 2 cups broth.
  4. Slow Cook: Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6–8 hours until sweet potatoes are tender.
  5. Season & Serve: Uncover, season with salt and pepper to taste, swirl in lime juice, garnish with fresh cilantro and yogurt.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 12gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 15gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Leftovers often taste even better the next day.

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