Wednesday 12 October 2011

Spicy Sweet Potato

Sweet potato cooked in flavourful spices 



Ingredients - Serves 4
  • Cubed sweet potatoes - 1 cup
  • Chili powder - 1 tsp
  • Coriander powder - 1 tsp
  • Jeera powder - 1 tsp
  • Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
  • Dry red chillies - 2 nos
  • Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
  • Grated coconut - 1 tbsp
  • Oil - 1 tbsp
  • Salt to taste
Method
  • Heat the pan with oil and add mustard seeds, when it pops add dry chilies
  • Now add sweet potatoes and required salt
  • In a bowl mix all dry ingredients - chili powder, coriander powder, jeera powder and turmeric powder with 2 tbsp of water (make a paste)
  • Pour the paste over the sweet potato and mix well
  • Sprinkle little water and cover with lid
  • Cook until the sweet potatoes are soft and add grated coconut
  • Serve hot with rice



    Nutritional Information

    • Sweet potato is rich in Vitamin A & C and it lowers blood pressure
    • Sweet potato is also rich in fibre and is a good food for diabetes as it helps stabilize blood sugar levels
    • Per serving = 140 calories approximately

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