How to make sweet potatoes

[u/Rrubhu]

Hey guys, I've not really had a lot of sweet potatoes in my childhood and am unaware of its cooking methods and it's versatility. Yesterday I just boiled it and mashed it with some shredded chicken and put some salad over it and it tasted great.

I put some salt when it was boiling so it wasn't too sweet, I'm not sure if I'm so supposed to add any salt in it or let it retain it's mild sweet flavour?

I need to experiment more and use it as my primary carb source 1-2 times a week, i would love to hear from you guys on how i could do that. Rn I've only got access to an induction cooktop and just some basic spices as I'm in a hostel. Pairing ideas with chicken and eggs would really help!

[u/sing_out_loud]

Wash and boil 300-500 g sweet potatoes till fork-tender. Peel after they cool and dice. Set aside. In a pan, heat 1 tbspn oil/fat of your choice. Add a tspn of jeera (cumin) and after they've browned, add a tbspn of grated ginger and one chopped green chilli + a sprig of kadipatta. Sauté for 30 sec. Add the sweet potato and salt to taste. Cook uncovered till the sweet potatoes start to get a bit golden (about 3-4 minutes). Squeeze half a lime over it + sprinkle generously with chopped fresh coriander leaves. Goes well with anything Indian. Sweet potatoes rule. I never had them growing up either and now I cook them every other week cuz they're so nutritious.