Curried Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients:
4 - 1/2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces
1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
1 cup dried apricots, cut into 1/4 inch slivers
1/2 cup raisins
1 cup boiling water
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 teaspoons curry powder
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Directions:
Place sweet potatoes in a large pot and add enough cold water to cover by 1 inch. Add 1 teaspoon salt and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium and cook, uncovered, until tender but not mushy, 8 to 12 minutes. Drain well.

Meanwhile, combine apricots, raisins and boiling water in a small bowl; let sit until plumped, about 10 minutes.

Heat oil in a large wide pot over medium high heat. Add onion and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 2 minutes. Add curry powder and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the cooked sweet potatoes, apricots, raisins and the fruit-soaking liquid. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir gently over medium-low heat until warmed through.

Makes 10 servings.