Hi! Everyone, today I have brought another healthy and versatile recipe prepared from sweet potatoes. Sweet potatoes are called shakarkand in Hindi. This root vegetable grows in almost every tropical regions nowadays around the world. They are found in different colours around the world which varies from red, purple and white. The flesh inside give them a distinct aroma when cooked. Many people associate sweet potatoes with normal potatoes, but both are different. Potatoes belong to nightshade' family which includes tomatoes, bell pepper, aubergine etc. Sweet potatoes are tuberous vegetable which comes from the family of morning glory.
Benefits of Sweet Potatoes
This vegetable may not always be orange from within and could be different. Before we start with our recipe let's have a look at some of the amazing benefits of this versatile vegetable which is healthy, nutritious and filling.
Prevents diabetes
Shakarkand aids to control the glucose levels in the body with natural plant chemical found in it. This wonderful vegetable is also known to prevent diabetes.
Good digestive
Shakarkand is also a good digestive. It has good amount of fibre which makes the digestion process smooth. In addition, it prevents many problems related to digestion.
May prevent cancer
Cancer has become a cause of concern, many of us have seen around us someone or the other suffering from this disease. Shakarkand has another beneficial property of tocopherol which prevents free radical from doing any further damage to healthy cells. It also aids in slowing down the speed of cancer spread in the body.
Boosts the immune system
Weak immunity causes various problems like flu, common cold etc. There are various compounds in the shakarkand which helps to boost the immune system thereby keeping the diseases under control.
Improves the vision
This amazing vegetable benefits doesn’t end yet. There is another property waiting for you all. Shakarkand is rich in vitamin A which aids in improving the vision.
Helps to detox
Looking for an easy way to detox your body. Well, then you must include shakarkand in your menu as our body can’t detox itself completely and some harmful waste are left behind.
Cooling agent
Shakarkand is known for its cooling properties. Many a times after eating one may have experienced burning in stomach, this can be due to poor digestion. Shakarkand calms down the burning sensation and provides relief.
Ingredients (serve - 2 pax)
500 grams/ 2 cups boiled and cut sweet potatoes
1/4th cup grated beetroot (optional)
1 tbsp tamarind paste
1 tbsp jaggery powder
1 tsp dried/fresh pudina/mint leaves
1 tsp rock salt
1/4th tsp dried ginger powder
1/4th tsp red chilli powder
1 tsp jeera powder
1/4th tsp black pepper powder
1/2 cup water
Method
Put 1/2 cup water in a heavy bottomed pan. Add tamarind paste, jaggery and mint.
Stir well and cook. Add the dry masalas also and let it come to boil.
After 2 minutes add the sweet potatoes and let the tamarind sauce coat it well. Cook for 1.5 minutes.
Lastly add the beetroot and cook for a minute. Your healthy chaat is ready for fast.
Video
Photo wise steps
Put 1/2 cup water in a heavy bottomed pan.
Add tamarind paste.
Add jaggery and mint.
Stir well and cook.
Add the dry masalas also.
Let it come to boil.
After 2 minutes add the sweet potatoes.
Let the tamarind sauce coat it well.
Lastly add the beetroot and cook for a minute.
Your healthy chaat is ready for fast.
Enjoy the delicious and tasty chaat.
Highlights from the article
Sweet potato are called shakarkand in Hindi. They grow in almost every tropical regions nowadays around the world. They are found in different colours which varies from red, purple and white.
They are different from normal potatoes which belong to night shade family, while sweet potatoes comes from the family of morning glory.
They have numerous health benefits such as it prevents diabetes, is a good digestive, may prevent cancer, boosts the immune system, improves the vision, helps to detox and acts as cooling agent.
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