Swiss Chard Curry With Potatoes
Swiss chard curry is made with potatoes, lentils, and coconut milk; it's creamy, flavorful, and as spicy as you want it to be.
Servings: 4
Calories: 392kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 bunch swiss chard leaves
- 5 baby potatoes
- ½ cup masoor dal
- 1½ cup water
- ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
- ¼ teaspoon saunf - fennel seeds
- ½ teaspoon red chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
- ½ teaspoon garam masala powder
- 13.66 oz coconut milk (1 can)
- 1 onion sliced
- 2 garlic cloves chopped
- 3 teaspoon olive oil
- salt to taste
- 2 teaspoon chopped cilantro
- 2 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Start by cooking red lentils: Rinse the red lentils (masoor dal) three times. Strain them well and add 1 ½ cup of water.½ cup masoor dal, 1½ cup water
- Place them in a bowl in an Instant pot and pressure cook them for 7 minutes. Once it is cooked, let the pressure settle naturally before opening the lid.(Or cook the lentils on the stove top with 2-3 cups of water for 20 minutes). Keep it aside.
- Meanwhile, wash the swiss chards and separate the leaves from the stems. Finely chop the stalks and leaves and set them aside. Chop the potatoes into small cubes or slices.
- Place a Kadai or a large saucepan on medium heat and heat olive oil.3 teaspoon olive oil
- Add crushed or ground cumin seeds, fennel seeds, and chopped garlic. Saute for 30 seconds.½ teaspoon cumin seeds, ¼ teaspoon saunf - fennel seeds, 2 garlic cloves chopped
- Add sliced onions and stir well. Cook until onions are translucent.1 onion sliced
- Add potatoes and one tablespoon of water and cook for a few minutes.5 baby potatoes
- Add Swiss chard stems. Stir well and cook for a few minutes. Add all the spices and salt, and stir well. Cook for 1 minute.½ teaspoon red chili powder, ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder, ½ teaspoon garam masala powder, salt to taste
- Add cooked red lentils and chopped swiss chard leaves and mix well to get an even mix. Let it come to a boil.1 bunch swiss chard leaves
- Reduce the heat, cover the pot, and cook until Swiss chard is wilted and potatoes are cooked.
- Add coconut milk and stir well. Cook for two more minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.13.66 oz coconut milk (1 can)
- Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves and lime juice.2 teaspoon chopped cilantro, 2 teaspoon lemon juice
- Serve this swiss chard curry with steamed brown rice or naan bread for a complete meal. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Add only half a can of coconut milk if you prefer a thicker consistency.
- Curry will be even better the next day, so feel free to make it ahead of time.
- Use a store-bought curry powder blend if you don't have all the spices on hand.
- Instead of red lentils, you can also use brown lentils or chickpeas.
- Add tomato paste or fresh tomatoes for a pop of color and acidity.
- If you don't have an instant pot, cook the masoor dal on the stovetop for 30 minutes.
- Using coconut oil instead of olive oil is a good variation if you prefer the coconutty flavor.
- Instead of potatoes, you can use sweet potatoes for a mildly sweet curry.
Nutrition
Calories: 392kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 37mg | Potassium: 1344mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 83IU | Vitamin C: 53mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 6mg