Coconut Turmeric Stew with Sweet Potato Dumplings and Fresh Lime

Ingredients

• •2 cups coconut milk
• •1 tablespoon coconut oil
• •1 medium onion, finely chopped
• •3 cloves garlic, minced
• •1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
• •1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• •1 teaspoon ground cumin
• •1 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
• •2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
• •3 cups vegetable broth
• •1 cup chickpeas (cooked or canned, drained and rinsed)
• •1 cup all-purpose flour
• •1/4 cup mashed sweet potato (reserved from diced sweet potato)
• •1 teaspoon baking powder
• •Salt to taste
• •Juice of 1 fresh lime
• •Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat 1 tablespoon of coconut oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté for 5 minutes, or until softened and translucent.

2. 2

   Stir in the minced garlic, grated ginger, ground turmeric, ground cumin, and chili flakes (if using). Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, stirring constantly to avoid burning.

3. 3

   Add the diced sweet potatoes to the pot, followed by the coconut milk and vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and let it cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender.

4. 4

   While the stew is simmering, prepare the sweet potato dumplings. In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup mashed sweet potato, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Mix until a soft dough forms. If the dough is too dry, add a teaspoon of water at a time until it comes together.

5. 5

   Scoop small portions of the dumpling dough (about 1 teaspoon each) and gently drop them into the simmering stew. Cover the pot again and let the dumplings cook for 8-10 minutes, or until they are cooked through and fluffy.

6. 6

   Once the dumplings are ready, stir in the chickpeas and heat them through for 2-3 minutes. Taste the stew and adjust the seasoning with salt if needed.

7. 7

   Finish the stew by squeezing in the juice of one fresh lime and stirring gently. Remove the pot from heat.

8. 8

   Serve the stew hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and additional lime wedges on the side for extra zing. Enjoy as a hearty main dish, optionally paired with crusty bread.