When it’s a turmeric inspired kinda of a day and you have only one sweet potato. Hmm… Samosa Sweet Potato Salad with a Cilantro Lime Dressing. Yes it’s a thing and it’s a really delicious thing. 😉✨

Ingredients:

• 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into cubes

•1 tablespoon grapeseed oil

• 1 small onion, diced

• 1 small jalapeño, diced

• 1 tablespoon of garlic, minced

• 1 tablespoon curry powder

• 1/4 teaspoon garam masala

• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

• 4 oz frozen peas

• 1/4 cup vegetable broth

• 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped

• 1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped

• sprigs of mint and cilantro for garnish

Cilantro Lime Dressing

• 3 tbsp grapeseed oil

• 1 tbsp hot curry powder

• 1 tbsp garam masala

• 1 teaspoon fresh cilantro, chopped

• 1/3 cup lime juice

• 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup

• salt, to taste

Instructions:

1. Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium and let cook for 10-15 minutes, or until potatoes are fork-tender.

2. Drain potatoes. Set aside

3. In a large saucepan with a tablespoon of grapeseed add, onions, jalapeño, and garlic. Season with a pinch of salt. Stir and cool until onions are transparent. Then add curry powder, red pepper flakes and garam masala. Stir and cook for another 1-2 minutes.

4. Gently stir in sweet potatoes and vegetable broth, Cook another 5 minutes. If the mixture is cooking down to quickly add a bit more of vegetable broth. Add in thawed green peas at the last 2 minutes of cooking then add the fresh herbs. Taste and adjust spices, if necessary. Pull from the stove and set aside.

5. To make the dressing, heat the oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the curry powder and garam masala to the pan. Allow the spices to toast for a minute, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat, add spices to a mason jar, then add in lime juice and honey, a pinch or two of salt. Place lid on the mason jar and shake well. Open, taste and see if you need more salt.

6. In a large salad bowl, add the sweet potato mixture, more fresh herbs, add the dressing and gently toss to combine. Serve warm or at room temperature.