SHAKKARIYA NU SHAAK | SWEET POTATO SABJI

Shakkariya Nu Shaak is a popular traditional sweet potato sautéed. It usually is served as part of a thali along with a flatbread, lentil curry, other shaaks or sides, rice and a sweet dish. It is one of the easiest shaak to prepare and absolutely finger licking good.
Ingredients
- 500 g sweet potato (peeled and cubed)
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup roasted peanuts (coarsely chopped)
- 1 to 2 green chillis (cut thin slices or mince)
- 1 tsp ginger (grated or minced)
- 1/4 tsp red chilli powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh coriander (chopped)
Instructions
- 1
Peel and cut the sweet potatoes into small cubes. Soak them in the water till required.
- 2
Heat oil in a wide pan over medium heat.
- 3
Drain out the water from the sweet potatoes.
- 4
When the oil becomes hot, add the cumin and sesame seeds.
- 5
Add the ginger and green chillis.
- 6
Saute for a few seconds.
- 7
Add the chopped peanuts. Stir fry for 1 minute.
- 8
Add the chopped sweet potatoes.
- 9
Add salt and mix it well.
- 10
Cover the pan and cook the sweet potatoes over low heat till done.
- 11
Sweet potatoes cook fast so may take 5-7 minutes.
- 12
Stir occasionally and don't overcook the sweet potatoes as they may become mushy..
- 13
When the potatoes are cooked, add lemon juice, mix gently.
- 14
Garnish with chopped fresh coriander and serve immediately with hot chappatis or parathas.
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