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Braised Sweet Potato Medley

The kind of Indian plate you make on repeat. tomato and cream, a proper braise, and a finish of fresh herbs.

4.5 from 3,868 cooks
Prep30 min
Cook50 min
Serves6
LevelMedium
Free to cook
Braised Sweet Potato Medley
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the tomato and cream elements, and pat the sweet potato dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add the sweet potatoes and braise until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the turmeric and the rest of the tomato and cream flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the green beans along with a splash of stock or water, then cover and cook gently until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and a little acid. It should taste bright, savoury and balanced.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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