How to Make Garadu (Baked Yams) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Garadu, also known as baked yams, is a popular street food in the state of Rajasthan, India. This traditional snack is made from yams, which are a starchy and nutritious root vegetable that is a staple in Indian cuisine. Garadu is a beloved winter delicacy that is enjoyed by locals and tourists alike for its delicious flavors and simple preparation.

Yams are a highly versatile ingredient that can be cooked in a variety of ways, but baking them brings out their natural sweetness and cr...

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Ingredients

  • 5 yams, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons chaat masala
  • 1 teaspoon amchoor (dried mango powder)
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder, or more to taste
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Additional Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Bring salted water to a boil in a pot. Add yams; cook and stir until slightly tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Mix oil, cumin, chaat masala, amchoor, turmeric, chili powder, salt, and pepper together in a container with a lid; add yams. Cover; shake until coated. Marinate 20 minutes to 2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Transfer yams to a baking pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until yams are tender, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    721 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Sodium: 92mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 141g
    • Dietary Fiber: 21g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 87mg
    • Calcium: 104mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 4131mg