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Kanpur Sweet Potato Nimbu
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Kanpur Sweet Potato Nimbu

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Kanpur cooking — Kanpur Sweet Potato Nimbu brings a nimbu touch with a classic upma finish. About 37 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 12 min Cook 25 min Serves 3 Medium

Ingredients

  • Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • Garam Masala1/2 tsp
  • Onion1, finely chopped
  • Coriander Powder1 tsp
  • Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
  • Lemon2
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp
  • Sweet Potato250 g, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Marinate the main ingredient with turmeric, chili, and salt for 15 minutes.

  2. 2

    Heat oil; fry or sear until lightly coloured, then set aside.

  3. 3

    In the same pan, saute aromatics and spices.

  4. 4

    Return the main ingredient; add gravy ingredients.

  5. 5

    Simmer covered until tender.

  6. 6

    Reduce to coat; finish with herbs or cream if using.

Chef's tip

Toast whole spices until fragrant before grinding.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Nimbu Pani | Sanjeev Kapoor Khazana · on YouTube