Hawaij Sweet Potatoes With Roasted Lemon Relish and Yogurt Recipe

Savory Hawaij

2 Tbsp. cardamom pods

1½ Tbsp. coriander seeds

1 Tbsp. cumin seeds

2 tsp. fenugreek seeds

1 tsp. whole cloves

2 tsp. whole black peppercorns

1½ Tbsp. ground turmeric

Hawaij Sweet Potatoes

1 lemon, scrubbed, halved

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

1 tsp. Savory Hawaij or curry powder

½ tsp. ground cumin

6 medium sweet potatoes, scrubbed, halved lengthwise

1 tsp. kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Roasted Lemon Relish

½ cup extra-virgin olive oil

¼ cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped

¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, finely chopped

1 jalapeño, seeded, minced (optional)

1 small shallot, minced

1 small garlic clove, finely chopped

¾ tsp. kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Yogurt and Serving

1½ cups full-fat Greek yogurt

2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice (about ½ lemon)

Flaky sea salt to taste

1 tsp. cumin seeds, toasted in a dry pan until fragrant

Fresh mint and/or parsley leaves, for serving