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Coimbatore Sweet Potato Lahori
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Coimbatore Sweet Potato Lahori

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Coimbatore cooking — Coimbatore Sweet Potato Lahori brings a lahori touch with a classic jalfrezi finish. About 40 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 15 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Hard

Ingredients

  • Saltto taste
  • Onion1, finely chopped
  • Tomato2, chopped
  • Coriander Powder1 tsp
  • Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp
  • Sweet Potato250 g, chopped

Optional extras

  • Lemon1/2

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat oil or ghee in a heavy kadhai over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add cumin or mustard seeds and let them crackle.

  3. 3

    Saute onion until golden, then stir in ginger-garlic paste.

  4. 4

    Add tomatoes and powdered spices; cook until oil separates.

  5. 5

    Add the main ingredient with a splash of water; cover and simmer.

  6. 6

    Uncover, adjust salt and spice, and cook to the desired consistency.

  7. 7

    Finish with garam masala and fresh cilantro.

Chef's tip

Chop everything mise-en-place; the cook goes quickly once oil is hot.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Sweet Potato Recipe- Shakarkandi Recipe- Chatpati Shakarkandi Recipe- Kitchen with Aqsa · on YouTube