Sweet potatoes are a nutrient-dense food that offer several health benefits. Sweet potato Upma is a delicious and healthy dish, especially popular during fasting periods like Navratri. It's packed with flavor and nutrients, while also being quick to make.
Ingredients
- 250gSweet potato
- Enough water to boil sweet potato
- 1/2tbspGhee
- 1tspCumin seeds
- 1Green chillies
- Few curry leaves
- 1/4cupRoasted crushed peanut
- pinchof rock salt / senda namak
- Coriander leaves to garnish
How to make Sweet Potato Upma
Pressure cook washed sweet potatoes for 1 whistle.
Let it cool down naturally and remove the peels. Chop the boiled sweet potato roughly.
In a wok , heat ghee, crackle some cumin seeds, green chillies and curry leaves.
Add boiled sweet potatoes, pinch of senda namak and roasted crushed peanuts. Mix well.
Switch off the flame and garnish with coriander leaves. Serve hot.
Tips & Tricks
Use sweet potatoes which are thinner in size as they are sweeter and juicy than larger ones.
A pinch of amchur (dry mango powder) or lemon juice at the end will add tanginess to complement the sweetness.
Sweet potato sabji goes well with poori, roti, or even rice, depending on your preference. You can serve it as a part of a Navratri fasting meal as well.
Ria Pai
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