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Rainy-Day Pot Sweet Potato Halwa

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Kannur Coast cooking — Rainy-Day Pot Sweet Potato Halwa brings a rainy-day touch with a classic halwa finish. About 50 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 25 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Hard

Ingredients

  • Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • Garam Masala1/2 tsp
  • Cumin Seeds1 tsp
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp
  • Sweet Potato250 g, chopped

Optional extras

  • Green Chili1-2, slit
  • Ghee1 tbsp
  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Soak or rinse dals/grains if the dish uses them.

  2. 2

    Pressure-cook or simmer the base until soft.

  3. 3

    Prepare a tempering of ghee, cumin, garlic, and chili.

  4. 4

    Pour tempering over the cooked base.

  5. 5

    Simmer briefly to marry flavours.

Chef's tip

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

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Video: Sweet Potato Halwa | Potato Sweet Halwa | Shakar Kandi ka Halwa Recipe by Manjula · on YouTube