Sweet potato poriyal is an easy stir fry recipe. Sweet potatoes are fat-free and can be used as a healthier alternative to white potatoes. They are excellent sources of Potassium, Vitamin A and C. The high amount of dietary fiber, the low calorie content and the high amount of water all together make sweet potatoes a great food if you are trying to lose weight.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- Sweet Potato - 1 cup, peeled and cubed
- Onion - 1/2, medium sized
- Turmeric powder - a pinch
- Red Chilli powder - 1/4 tsp
- Garam masala - 1/2 tsp
- Oil - 1 tbsp
- Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
- Urad dal - 1 tsp
- Curry leaves - few
- Salt - to taste
Method
- Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds. Once the mustard seeds start to splutter, add urad dal and fry for a while.
- Add curry leaves and chopped onion and fry till the onion turns golden brown.
- Add sweet potato, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, garam masala and salt.
- Stir fry for 5 minutes in medium heat or until it is done.
- Serve hot with rice and sambar.
Tip
- Cook sweet potatoes until it becomes tender. Otherwise they become mushy easily.
