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Roasted Sweet Potatoes (Indian-Spiced)

By Jigna
These Roasted Sweet Potatoes have a crispy and caramelized exterior with a tender interior. And the spice blend adds perfect flavors that go super well with the natural sweetness of potatoes!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Cuisine World
Course Side Dish
Diet Healthy, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Mixing Bowls

Ingredients
  

  • 900g (4 medium) sweet potatoes
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil (or any other cooking oil)
  • 1½ teaspoon sea salt (add less if using table salt)
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper or to taste
  • 2 teaspoon curry powder or garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped coriander leaves (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C). Line the large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Peel and cut the sweet potatoes into approximately one-inch cubes.
  • Transfer the cubes into a large bowl. Add oil, salt, black pepper, curry powder, and paprika. Toss until the sweet potato cubes are coated evenly with oil and spices.
  • Arrange the sweet potato cubes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake the sweet potatoes for 30-35 minutes, tossing halfway, until they are tender and caramelized on the edges.
  • Garnish with coriander leaves if you desire, and serve the warm roasted sweet potatoes as it is or with a choice of dipping sauce.

Notes

  1. Sweet Potatoes: Choose heavy and firm sweet potatoes and avoid soft and wet ones for the best results. Also, any variety of sweet potatoes will work, but my favorite is orange-flashed.
  2. Peeling The Sweet Potatoes: I like roasted sweet potatoes without the skin. So I always peel them, and I will recommend the same. However, if you want to bake the potatoes without peeling them, make sure to scrub and thoroughly wash them. Also, pat them dry before cutting and baking.
  3. Cutting The Sweet Potatoes: Try to cut sweet potatoes into even sizes as much as possible for even cooking.
  4. Curry Powder: If you do not have curry powder, use garam masala for Indian flavors. Paprika: Instead of paprika, you can also use red chili powder.
  5. Make A Single Layer: Do not overcrowd the baking pan or do not overlap the sweet potato cubes on the baking sheet. Use large, rimmed baking sheets for this recipe, also known as half-sheet pans. If you have a smaller baking sheet, bake the potatoes in batches.
  6. Roasting The Sweet Potatoes: Roast the sweet potatoes at a higher temperature for the lovely golden edges and caramelization.

Nutrition (Approximate Values)

Calories : 256kcalCarbohydrates : 45gProtein : 4gFat : 7gSaturated Fat : 1gPolyunsaturated Fat : 1gMonounsaturated Fat : 5gSodium : 124mgPotassium : 761mgFiber : 7gSugar : 9gVitamin A : 31959IUVitamin C : 7mgCalcium : 68mgIron : 1mg
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