5 Irresistible Sweet Potato Recipes Indian-Style
Sweet potatoes aren’t just for boring meals! These 5 Indian-inspired recipes turn them into crispy tikkis, chaat, creamy curry, stuffed parathas, and even a delicious jaggery-glazed dessert. Perfect for healthy, flavorful, and easy-to-make meals.
Equipment
- Tawa (Flat Pan) for parathas
- Mixing Bowl for preparing dough and batter
- Frying Pan for tikkis and chaat
- Spatula for flipping parathas and frying
- Knife & Chopping Board for cutting sweet potatoes
Ingredients
Crispy Sweet Potato Tikki
- 2 cup mashed sweet potatoes
- ½ cup chickpea flour (besan)
- 1 chopped green chili
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp chaat masala
- Salt to taste
Sweet Potato Chaat
- 2 boiled sweet potatoes (cubed)
- Handful of sev
- 1 tsp chaat masala
- ½ tsp red chili powder
- Lemon juice
- Fresh cilantro & pomegranate seeds (optional)
Sweet Potato & Spinach Curry
- 1 cup diced sweet potatoes
- 1 bunch spinach (palak)
- ½ cup coconut milk
- 1 onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 inch ginger
- 1 tsp turmeric
- ½ tsp coriander
- ¼ tsp garam masala
Sweet Potato Paratha
- 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes
- 1.5 cup whole wheat flour
- ½ tsp cumin seeds
- ½ tsp cumin seeds
- ½ tsp ajwain (carom seeds)
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp red chili powder
- Ghee or oil for cooking
Gur Shakarkandi (Jaggery-Glazed Sweet Potatoes)
- 2 sweet potatoes (sliced thin)
- ½ cup jaggery (gur)
- 2 tbsp ghee
- 3 cardamom pods
Instructions
Crispy Sweet Potato Tikki
- Mash sweet potatoes and mix with chickpea flour, chili, and spices.
- Shape into small patties and pan-fry in 1 tbsp oil until golden brown.
- Let the mix chill for 20 minutes before frying to prevent crumbling.
Sweet Potato Chaat
- Toss cubed sweet potatoes with chaat masala, red chili powder, and lemon juice.
- Garnish with sev, cilantro, and pomegranate seeds.
- Optional: Add tamarind chutney for extra flavor.
Sweet Potato & Spinach Curry
- Sauté onions, ginger, and garlic in a pan.
- Add turmeric, coriander, garam masala, and sweet potatoes.
- Pour in 1 cup water and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Stir in spinach and coconut milk, then cook for 5 more minutes.
Sweet Potato Paratha
- Mix mashed sweet potatoes with whole wheat flour, spices, and a little water if needed.
- Knead into a soft dough and let it rest for 10 minutes.
- Roll into flat circles and cook on a heated tawa, brushing with ghee until golden brown.
Gur Shakarkandi (Jaggery-Glazed Sweet Potatoes)
- Melt ghee in a pan and fry sweet potato slices until soft.
- Add crushed jaggery and cardamom pods. Stir until caramelized and sticky.
Notes
- You can swap orange sweet potatoes for white ones, but they will be slightly sweeter.
- Baking is a healthier alternative to frying—just bake at 400°F for 20 minutes.
- For extra spice, add Kashmiri red chili powder.
- These recipes are naturally gluten-free and vegan (except for ghee—use coconut oil as a substitute).
- Meal prep tip: Pre-boil and freeze sweet potatoes in portions for easy use.