Thai Chicken Curry with Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
• 4 garlic cloves, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
• 1 cup chopped white onion
• 1/2 yellow bell pepper, diced (about 3/4 cup)
• 1/2-1 teaspoon Thai red curry powder or Thai seasoning (optional)
• 2-3 teaspoons red or green curry paste
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 4 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce or liquid aminos
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 medium-large sweet potato, peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes (about 2 cups)
• 1 small eggplant, diced into 1-inch cubes (about 2 cups)
• 1/2 cup fresh green beans, trimmed
• 2 stalks lemongrass
• 4 chicken drumsticks, skin removed
• 1 14-ounce can light coconut milk
• 1/2 cup 100% orange juice
• 3/4 cup frozen peas
• Salt, to taste
• Fresh basil, for garnish