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Crazy-Amazing Curried Sweet Potatoes

These curried sweet potatoes are one of my all-time favorite recipes and so popular among my family and friends because of the crazy-amazing flavor.

Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 4
Author Tess Masters

Ingredients

  • 6 cups (900g) peeled and cubed orange-flesh sweet potato  (1-inch pieces)
  • 1/4 cup  grapeseed oil (or olive oil)
  • 1 teaspoon  (4g) brown mustard seeds
  • 1 tablespoon (15g) minced fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon (12g) minced garlic (3 cloves)
  • 1 teaspoon (2g) mild yellow curry powder (See Notes)
  • 1 teaspoon (2g) ground turmeric
  • 1/4 (0.5g) garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon (0.25g) freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup (150g) diced yellow onion
  • 1 teaspoon (8g) Celtic sea salt, plus more to taste
  • 1 tablespoon (6g) nutritional yeast
  • 1 teaspoon (5ml) fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup (12g) finely chopped cilantro (or flat-leaf parsley)

Instructions

  1. Fill the bottom of a large pot with about 3 inches of water, and insert a steamer basket. Bring the pot to a boil, add the sweet potato, cover the pot, and steam for about 7 minutes, until the potato slices are just fork tender. (You don't want the sweet potato to be too soft or it will become a mushy ball when mixed together.)

  2. In a large wok over medium heat, warm the oil, and sauté the mustard seeds for a minute until they start to pop. Add the ginger, garlic, curry powder, turmeric, and black pepper. Stir in the onions with a pinch of the salt, and sauté for about 5 minutes until the onions are soft and translucent. Stir in the nutritional yeast and the lime juice.

  3. Add the steamed sweet potato, cilantro, and the remaining salt, and use two wooden spoons to gently toss until the sweet potato is evenly coated and warmed through. Season with additional salt, to taste. 

Recipe Notes

Photo Credit:

Photo by Trent Lanz and styling by Alicia Buszczak

Curry Powder:

This recipe has been developed using mild curry powder. If you use hot curry powder, use half the amount, and add gradually to taste.