How To Make Indian Sweet Potato & Dhal Pies
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 cup red lentils
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp garam masala
- Salt to taste
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 packet ready-made pie crust
Instructions
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Boil the sweet potatoes until tender. Drain and mash them.
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Rinse the lentils and cook them in a saucepan with 2 cups of water until soft. Drain and set aside.
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Heat oil in a skillet. Add onions and garlic, sauté until golden.
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Add cumin, turmeric, garam masala, and salt. Cook for another 2 minutes.
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Add mashed sweet potatoes and cooked lentils to the skillet. Mix well and cook for 5 minutes.
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
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Roll out the pie crust and cut circles to fit your pie molds.
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Fill each pie crust with the sweet potato and lentil mixture.
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Cover with another pie crust and seal the edges with a fork.
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Place the pies on a baking tray and bake for 30 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
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Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories : 290kcal
- Total Fat : 11g
- Saturated Fat : 3g
- Cholesterol : 0mg
- Sodium : 310mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 40g
- Dietary Fiber : 8g
- Sugar : 3g
- Protein : 8g
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