Sweet potato chutney recipe
"Discover a delightful recipe for sweet potato chutney, also known as genasina chutney, complete with detailed instructions and accompanying step-by-step photographs. This delectable chutney is made from sweet potatoes, urad dal, coconut, and red chili. It pairs exceptionally well with dosa, idli, or rice.Sweet potatoes offer numerous health benefits, particularly for growing children. They are abundant in fiber, essential vitamins, and minerals. Therefore, consider incorporating sweet potatoes into your regular diet."
Ingredients
- 1 small sweet potato
- 1/2 cup grated coconut
- 1-2 red chili
- 2 tsp urad dal
- A small marble sized tamarind
- 1 tsp jaggery (optional)
- 1 tsp cooking oil
- A big pinch of asafoetida
- Salt as per your taste
Ingredients for tempering:
- 2 tsp cooking oil
- 1 red chili
- 1/4 tsp mustard seeds
- 4 curry leaves
- A pinch of asafoetida
Instructions
- Peel and clean the sweet potato. And then grate it.
- Heat a tsp of oil in a frying pan. Add in red chili and urad dal.
- Fry until dal turns slightly brown. Add in a big pinch of asafoetida and give a quick mix.
- Add in grated sweet potato, and fry for 1 - 2 minutes. You can use either raw sweet potato or fry it for a while.
- Add in grated coconut, give a quick mix and switch off the stove.
- Add in salt, tamarind and jaggery.
- Transfer it into a mixie jar.
- Grind it into a smooth paste by adding required water.
- Temper it with oil, red chili, curry leaves, asafoetida and mustard seeds. Serve it with dosa or idli.
Nutrition
Calories: 187kcalProtein: 22gFat: 3.2gSaturated Fat: 0.5gFiber: 5gCalcium: 27mg
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