Feb 1, 2022

Sweet Potato Thoran





        There are two kinds of sweet potatoes – white sweet potato and the orange sweet potato .  Sweet potatoes are rich in Vitamin A, C, B6 and Beta carotene. Since sweet potatoes have a low glycemic index, they can be consumed by those suffering from diabetes, without any apprehensions. Though the preparation of Thoran is simple, the taste is marvelous.

Ingredients
 Medium size Sweet Potatoes         3 Nos.
Finely chopped green chilies           3 no.
Grated ginger                                 1 Tablespoon
Salt                                                To Taste
Turmeric powder                             1/8 Teaspoon
Lemon Juice                                     1 Tablespoon

To Be Grind

Shredded Coconut                          ½ Cup
Cumin Seeds                                   ½ Teaspoon
Grated Ginger                                1 Teaspoon
Green Chillies                                 2 no.
Chilli powder                                  ½ Teaspoon
Turmeric Powder                           ¼ Teaspoon 

For Seasonings: 
Coconut Oil –                                   2 Tablespoons
Mustard                                          1 Teaspoon
Urad dhal                                        1 Teaspoon
Chenna dhal                                     1 Teaspoon
Cumin Seeds                                    ½ Teaspoon
Asafetida powder                            ¼ Teaspoon.
Finely chopped curry leaves            1 string

Method:

  • Clean the sweet potatoes well and lightly peel. Cut into medium  size cubes and steam it.
  • Grind the coconut, ginger, chillies, Cumin seeds, Turmeric Powder and Chili Powder into a coarse paste in a dry blender with little water. 
  • In a Kadai (wok), heat Coconut oil add mustard, when the mustard begins to crackle , add all other seasonings,when the dals turn slightly pinkish , add the steamed potatoes in it, and stir it well.
  • Add ground coconut paste, add salt and mix it well.

  • Let this cook for 5 to 7 minutes in the medium flame.

  • Now Thoran is ready to Serve.
  • Transfer the sweet Potato Thoran to the serving bowl, garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
  • Enjoy with hot rice and Sambhar. 




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