7 Indian Sweet Potato Dishes For Winter

By Ujjainee Roy

November 10, 2023

Sweet potato season is almost here; don't just use these versatile veggies for desserts. You can make some delicious savoury desi food using sweet potato which can warm you up during the cold. Here are some of the best options

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Sweet Potato Paratha

Instead of regular aloo, use sweet potatoes to make your paratha and add spices like cumin, coriander, and garam masala. Stuff this mixture into whole wheat dough to stuff your parathas.

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Sweet Potato Biryani

Make a Calcutta-style biryani or a layered dum biryani with cooked sweet potatoes, biryani rice, caramelized onions, and spices.

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Sweet Potato and Lentil Soup

Think of it like a nutritious dal. Combine sweet potatoes with moong dal, tomatoes, along with some spices to make a hearty and flavorful soup.

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Sweet Potato Tikki

Mash sweet potatoes and mix them with chickpea flour, spices, and chopped coriander. Shape into patties and shallow fry until golden brown

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Sweet Potato Upma

Simply add mashed, seasoned sweet potatoes into the traditional upma and add mustard seeds, curry leaves, and vegetables

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Sweet Potato Masala Dosa

Use mashed sweet potatoes, mustard seeds, urad dal, curry leaves, and some cumin and turmeric to make a delicious dosa filling

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Sweet Potato Halwa

Grate sweet potatoes and cook them with ghee, milk, sugar, and cardamom to make the festive Indian sweet

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