How long does Sweet Potato Poriyal take?

30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Sweet Potato Poriyal serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Sweet Potato Poriyal vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Sweet Potato Poriyal spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Sweet Potato Poriyal?

500 grams Sweet Potato, 12 grams Coconut (Grated), 1 tsp Urad Dal (split), 2 grams Curry leaves, 5 grams Green Chilli, 0.5 grams Asafoetida, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Sweet Potato Poriyal?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Sweet Potato Poriyal?

About 164 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Sweet Potato Poriyal

Name: Sweet Potato Poriyal
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Oil; 1 tsp Mustard Seeds; 1 tsp Urad Dal (split); 2 grams Curry leaves; 5 grams Green Chilli, Slit; 0.5 grams Asafoetida; 500 grams Sweet Potato; 0.75 grams Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Salt; 60 ml Water, For Cooking; 1.5 grams Red Chilli Powder; 12 grams Coconut (Grated), Grated

30 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 10 min · Cook 20 min

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Also known as sakkarai vallikizhangu poriyal, sweet potato thoran, sweet potato fry · Veg · Dal, Dry sides

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Sweet potato poriyal from Tamil Nadu, tempered with mustard seeds and urad dal, then finished with grated coconut. Mild, serves 4, about 30 minutes.

Low calorie

Good for: Onam

Ingredients

12 items

4 people

Oil1 tbsp
Mustard Seeds1 tsp
Urad Dal (split)1 tsp
Curry leaves2 grams
Green Chilli, Slit5 grams
Asafoetida0.5 grams
Sweet Potato500 grams
Turmeric Powder0.75 grams
Salt1 tsp
Water, For Cooking60 ml
Red Chilli Powder1.5 grams
Coconut (Grated), Grated12 grams

Contains: wheat.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	164kcal	656kcal
Protein	2.7g	11g
Carbohydrate	27g	108g
Fat	5.4g	22g
Fibre	4.5g	18g
Sugar	5.6g	22g

Cookd masalas for sweet potato

Method

1
Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into small, even cubes. Rinse the cubes and curry leaves, then drain them well. Slit the green chilli and grate the coconut. Pat the curry leaves dry so they do not splutter in hot oil.
2
Heat the oil in a kadai on medium flame for 1 minute until hot. Add the mustard seeds and cook for 1 minute until they splutter. Add the urad dal, curry leaves, green chilli and asafoetida, then fry for 1 minute until the dal turns light golden.
OilMustard SeedsUrad Dal (split)Curry leavesGreen ChilliAsafoetida
3
Add the sweet potato, turmeric powder, salt and water. Mix well, cover and cook on low flame for 8 to 10 minutes until the cubes are tender but not breaking apart.
Sweet PotatoTurmeric PowderSaltWater
4
Open the kadai and add the red chilli powder. Cook uncovered on medium flame for 4 to 5 minutes, turning gently, until the water dries and the edges are lightly roasted.
Red Chilli Powder
5
Add the grated coconut and mix gently. Cook on low flame for 1 to 2 minutes until the coconut is warm and the poriyal is dry.
Coconut (Grated)

Before you start

How long does Sweet Potato Poriyal take?: 30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Sweet Potato Poriyal serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Sweet Potato Poriyal vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Sweet Potato Poriyal spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Sweet Potato Poriyal?: 500 grams Sweet Potato, 12 grams Coconut (Grated), 1 tsp Urad Dal (split), 2 grams Curry leaves, 5 grams Green Chilli, 0.5 grams Asafoetida, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Sweet Potato Poriyal?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Sweet Potato Poriyal?: About 164 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.