How to Make Indian Root Vegetables - A Step-by-Step Guide

Indian cuisine is known for its vibrant flavors, rich spices, and diverse array of ingredients. One staple in Indian cooking is root vegetables, which are not only nutritious but also play a crucial role in adding depth and complexity to traditional dishes. Whether it's potatoes, carrots, radishes, or any other root vegetable, Indian chefs have perfected the art of using these humble ingredients to create mouthwatering meals.

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 10 whole dried red chile peppers, or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon mustard seeds
  • 1 (1 inch) piece ginger, grated
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium onion, chopped, or more to taste
  • 1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 large yam, cubed
  • 1 large sweet potato, cubed
  • 2 small red potatoes, cubed
  • 3 tomatoes, roughly chopped, or more to taste
  • 1 bunch spinach, chopped (Optional)
  • salt to taste
  • 3 sprigs cilantro, chopped

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Heat oil in a large lidded frying pan over medium-high heat. Add chiles and mustard seeds to the hot oil, and let crackle for about 15 seconds. Add ginger and garlic and cook until fragrant, about 15 seconds more; do not burn the garlic. Add onion and saute until lightly brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Add chili powder, turmeric, and garam masala; mix well.
  • Add yam, sweet potato, and red potatoes to the frying pan with the onion mixture. Stir to spread spices evenly. Cook over medium-high heat for about 3 minutes. Add tomatoes and stir to release juices. Reduce heat to low, cover the pan, and simmer until root vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Add spinach to the frying pan; cook and stir until wilted, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and garnish with cilantro.
  • Nutrition

    310 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 143mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 60g
    • Dietary Fiber: 12g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 50mg
    • Calcium: 130mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 1852mg