Indian Spiced Sweet Potatoes Food

INDIAN SPICED SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Roast the whole sweet potatoes on a baking sheet until tender, about 1 hour. Let cool for 10 minutes, then halve lengthwise and scoop out the flesh into a bowl. Mash to an even consistency. Season with salt and pepper.
• Heat the clarified butter in a small saucepan over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes. Add the coriander seeds, cumin seeds, mustard seeds, turmeric and curry leaves if using and shake the pan over the heat, taking care as the spices sizzle and pop. Remove from the heat once the spices become fragrant, about 1 minute. Pour over the sweet potatoes and fold in the cilantro and lime juice. Serve hot.;

INDIAN-SPICED POTATOES AND PEAS

Steps:

• Combine 1/4 cup plain yogurt, the zest of 1/2 lime and a pinch of salt; set aside. Cook 1/2 chopped red onion in 3 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in 1 teaspoon curry powder, 30 seconds. Add half a 28-ounce bag frozen hash-brown dices and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 12 minutes. Stir in 1 cup thawed frozen peas. Cook until warm, 1 to 2 minutes. Toss with 1/2 cup chopped cilantro. Drizzle with the yogurt.

INDIAN SWEET POTATO AND LENTIL SOUP

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic in the hot oil until fragrant, 2 to 4 minutes. Cook and stir red pepper flakes, turmeric, and garam masala into onion mixture until coated, about 2 more minutes.
• Stir lentils and broth into onion mixture; bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until lentils are softened but firm to the bite, about 15 minutes.
• Stir sweet potatoes into lentil mixture; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until sweet potatoes are tender and lentils are fully cooked, about 10 more minutes. Add spinach; cook until wilted, 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt.

INDIAN-SPICED SWEET POTATO STEAK FRIES

Steps:

• Peel the sweet potatoes. If they are average size, cut them in half lengthwise. Lay each half flat on the cutting board and cut it into four slices. These should be between 1/4 and 1/2-inch slabs.
• Put the sweet potatoes in a large mixing bowl. Sprinkle on the seasonings and then pour on the olive oil.
• Use your clean hands to toss the potatoes with the other ingredients until all is evenly distributed.
• Set aside and allow the potatoes to marinate for 1/2-hour or more, depending upon the timing of your meal.
• When you are ready to cook, spray a shallow sheet pan with a light coat of oil to prevent sticking and then pour out the potatoes, distributing them evenly and avoiding any stacking.
• Place the pan on the middle rack of an oven preheated to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Bake for about 30 minutes or until the fries are looking crisp. Serve hot.