Madras Sweet Potatoes Recipes

SWEET POTATO CURRY | HOW TO MAKE SWEET POTATO CURRY

Steps:

• If you do not have coriander powder, add 2 tsps. Coriander seeds and then garam masala powder and red chili powder to a dry blender jar and powder together. That helps to make a fine powder.
• Heat oil in a pan, add cumin, mustard, and allow them to splutter. Add hing, ginger and then the curry leaves. Fry together till you smell the ginger good. Do not burn.
• Add onions, & green chilies. Fry till they turn golden.
• Next add tomatoes and sprinkle salt, turmeric. Saute for 2 mins
• On a low flame cover and cook till the tomatoes turn soft and mushy. The onion tomato mixture should blend well.
• While the tomatoes cook, you can peel and cube the sweet potatoes, add them to water till we use.
• Add chili powder, garam masala, coriander powder and red chili powder. Fry for about 1 to 2 minutes without burning.
• Next add sweet potato cubes, pour the same water we used to keep them. Just use enough water to immerse the sweet potatoes.
• Cook on a low flame, till they are soft cooked. You can adjust salt and spice at this stage.
• Keep covered for about 15 minutes for the flavors to absorb well by the sweet potato curry. Garnish with coriander leaves.

MADRAS SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• chop sweet potatoes into 1 inch squares.
• steam in steamer basket over medium-low heat for about 20 minutes or until fork tender.
• place in bowl and mash with butter until almost smooth.
• add salt and curry powder. continue to mash until blended.
• add honey to sweeten to your liking.

POTATOES MADRAS

Steps:

• Warm oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in potatoes, cauliflower, onion, and garlic; cook until the garlic begins to brown. Stir in the curry powder and ginger, and cook about 3 minutes. Stir in lentils, tomatoes, vegetable stock, vinegar, and chutney. Season with salt and pepper. Cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are tender, about 20 minutes. Top with parsley.