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Sweet potatoes are the little less talked about distant member of the potato family, but you’d be a fool to ignore them for long. Sweet potatoes are a great source of complex carbohydrates, which means they’re digested slowly over time and don’t spike the blood sugar levels in your body. They’re great when mashed, fried, baked and even when used in soups and curries. Here are 5 ways you can prepare sweet potato-themed side dishes to break the monotony of your everyday meals.
Sweet Potato Chaat
This chaat is a popular winter street dish that hits the ideal mix between sweet and sour flavours in the busy streets of North India, especially in Delhi and Punjab. A mixture of spices, such as chaat masala, black salt, and roasted cumin powder, is then added to the soft chunks. Finely sliced green chillies give heat, and fresh lime juice adds tang. Since sweet potatoes are regarded as a suitable fasting food, this nutritious substitute for potato chaat gains popularity during fasting times.
Sweet Potato Tikki
If you want to reap all the sweet potato uses, this one has to be on the list. Perfect to pair with your evening tea, this tikki or cutlet is made by combining sweet potatoes with yams and potatoes. They are soft in texture and have a subtle taste. The main seasonings of this snack are coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala and amchur. You can also add oats to make it more nutritious. Serve the tikkis hot with ketchup or any of your favourite chutneys.
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Roasted Sweet Potato
If you want to enjoy a filling snack with very few ingredients, then roasted sweet potato is perfect for you. This simple dish is very popular in East Asian countries like China, Vietnam and Korea, too, for its versatility. To prepare this treat at home, all you need is to roast chopped sweet potatoes and your favourite herbs and spices like garlic powder, paprika, salt and oregano. The sweet potato is a seasonal treat. This root vegetable is known as shakarkand in India and is characterised by its creamy texture and sweet-spicy flavour.
Sweet Potato Chips
Who can say no to thin and crispy potato chips? They are extremely delicious and very addictive. However, store-bought potato chips are considered unhealthy. So, let's make sweet potato chips at home this winter. Easy to prepare, this baked snack uses minimal ingredients like sliced sweet potato, olive oil and salt. These chips are perfect for any time of the day. Level up your snaking game with these delicious yet healthy baked chips. Always coat with oil and seasoning for that taste and crunch. And yes, to prevent them from burning, always take a look at the temperature at which they are baking. Patience is the key to making chips, yet they turn out healthy and satisfying.
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Sweet Potato Puris
Sweet potato puri turns a simple sweet potato into a joyous meal. A soft dough is made by combining cardamom powder, wheat flour, a bit of salt, and boiled and mashed sweet potatoes. These puris have a crispy outside and a soft inside because they are deep-fried until they swell into golden spheres. Since no extra sugar is required due to the sweet potato's inherent sweetness, these puris are a healthier option than traditional ones. It is served with basic potato curry or black chickpea curry.
