Sweet potato is known as “Sarkarai Valli Kizhangu” in Tamil. Sweet potatoes are inexpensive and also the most nutritious vegetable. We can prepare a variety of Indian dishes with sweet potatoes. It is an excellent source of vitamin A, vitamin C, manganese and beta-carotene. It is also a very good sources of vitamin B6, potassium, copper and a good source of fiber.They are also an excellent source of antioxidants which may help protect our cells from damage. So why not include this humble vegetable which gives us so much health benefits in our diet regularly, when it is in season. Today we will learn how to make a delicious sweet potato curry following this easy recipe.
Sweet Potato Curry-Sakkarai Valli Kizhungu Poriyal
Prep Time : 10 mins
Cook Time : 10 mins
Serves: 2
Recipe Category: Side Dish
Recipe Cuisine: Indian
Author:Padhu Sankar
Serves: 2
Recipe Category: Side Dish
Recipe Cuisine: Indian
Author:Padhu Sankar
Ingredients needed
Sweet potato -2 (as seen in the picture)
Onion -1
Green chilli -1 (finely chopped)
Ginger – 1 inch piece (finely chopped)
Chilli powder – 1/4-1/2 tsp
Turmeric powder – a pinch
Salt as needed
For the seasoning
Oil -2 tsp
Mustard seeds -1 tsp
Curry leaves -a sprig
Preparation
Wash and pressure cook sweet potatoes for 2-3 whistles or until soft. You can also boil it in water until soft.
Peel the skin and cut it into small pieces.
Chop onions into small pieces. Finely chop ginger and green chillies.
Method
Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, when it splutters, add curry leaves, onions, green chillies, ginger and saute until onions turn transparent.
Add chopped sweet potatoes, turmeric powder, chilli powder, salt needed and cook on low flame for 5 minutes stirring in between.
Serve hot with rice.
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Very healthy and tasty looking poriyal.
Deepa
Simple and delicious poriyal.. looks tempting!!
Delicious. Thank you very much.
Adding ginger is good in this curry.nice recipe!
In Mumbai they are available in all seasons…love this simple and quick preparation.
Hi Padhu, this tasted great. But the sweetness was evident. So can you suggest which rice dish to pair it with? Like sambar rice or some kind of variety rice?
It goes well with sambar sadam. Add more chillies to reduce the sweetness and if you prefer it hot and spicy.
If I can't find curry leaves at my local shop, what can I use as a substitute?
very nice healthy food
I recently found this post and have now made it multiple time, its been a big hit every time. I also appreciate how easy it is, thanks!