From high-protein kebabs to parathas: 8 under 20-minute dishes made with sweet potatoes

If you are a weight watcher and wish to avoid potatoes, then make a switch to sweet potatoes. They are equally nutritious and are rich in fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Per 100 g of this root vegetable offers 86 calories and 3 g of fiber and is also rich in vitamins C and B6, potassium, and manganese, making it a healthy choice for people of all age groups. They have a lower glycemic index than white potatoes (especially when boiled), making them suitable for diabetics when consumed in moderation. They are also rich in beta-carotene and polyphenols. It is mentioned in the study that sweet potato helps improve insulin sensitivity and help regulate blood sugar levels. Here we have curated a list of eight under 20-minute dishes made with sweet potatoes that are a must try.

To make these kebabs, mash boiled sweet potatoes and mix it with crumbled paneer, herbs, spices like cumin, coriander, salt, pepper, and paprika. Also, add a hint of roasted besan, combine well to form kebabs and pan-fry or air-fry them to perfection. Enjoy with onion rings and mint coriander chutney on the side.

This is one of the most popular dishes, where you simply mash the boiled sweet potatoes, spice it with salt, onion, pepper, coriander leaves and raw mango powder, and stuff in wheat flour dough balls. Roll out parathas, cook on a tawa using ghee or oil and serve hot with curd and pickle.

For this munching delight, take cubed sweet potatoes and sauté along with boiled chickpeas, garlic, and spices like coriander, cumin, garlic, and chilli powder. This stir-fry works well as a lunch bowl base or a warm salad topping.

To make this breakfast delight, blended soaked moong dal combined with grated sweet potato and seasoned with salt, pepper, and buttermilk. Heat a pan, spread the mixture to form a chilla and cook with ghee or oil. Enjoy with chutney on the side.

For this indulgent and healthy evening snack, take mashed sweet potatoes and mix it with boiled peas or soy granules, shape into cutlets, and shallow-fried till crisp and serve hot with chai and chutney.

Forget anda or paneer bhurji and cook boiled and diced sweet potatoes with onions, tomatoes, spices, and some gram flour. Top it with some ghee and coriander leaves. Enjoy with toast or paratha.

Replace the regular paneer filling of wrap with pan-fried sweet potato chunks cooked along with yogurt dressing and fresh veggies. Layer them on a tortilla sheet along with hummus, top it with onion rings, and some more ketchup. Roll and serve fresh.

To make this breakfast treat, take mashed sweet potato and combine it with boiled and mashed green moong. Spice it with salt, pepper, paprika and herbs. Spread it on toast, grill it on a griddle and serve hot with green chutney.

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