Sakkaraivalli kilangu poriyal | Sweet Potato Poriyal | Sakkaraivalli Kizhangu Poriyal

Sakkarai valli kilangu poriyal is a delicious healthy and very easy to make traditional South Indian style poriyal or stir fry variety. In this recipe the sweet potatoes are gently sauteed with tempering and ginger, garlic , green chillies and onions.This sakkarai valli kilangu poriyal is traditionally made during Pongal festival as a side dish for Pongal Kulambu. Check out how to make traditional and tasty Sakkaraivalli kizhangu poriyal or sweet potato poriyal recipe below.

 Ingredients

Sweet potato - 1/2 kg skin removed, chopped to cubes, soaked in water

Onion-1 no chopped

Green chillies-2 nos chopped

Ginger-1 inch piece chopped fine

Garlic- 2-3 nos chopped fine

Grated coconut-2 Tbsps

Mustard seeds-1/2 tsp

Urad dal-1 tsp

Bengal gram dal-1 tsp

Cumin seeds-1 tsp

Red chillies-2 nos

Curry leaves and coriander leaves few

Salt to taste

Oil-1 Tbsp

Recipe Video

Method

👉Scrape the skin of the sweet potato,cut to cubes, wash well and soak in water until use to prevent discoloration.

👉Boil water in a kadai add the sweet potatoes (after draining the water) and cook until they are done.Make sure that they are not overcooked. Once cooked drain the water completely and set the sweet potatoes aside.

👉Heat oil in a kadai add mustard seeds,urad dal, Bengal gram dal,cumin seeds,curry leaves ,red chillies,ginger,garlic, green chillies and allow it to splutter.

👉Add onion saute well until onions turn translucent.

👉Add the cooked sweet potatoes and gently mix everything well.

👉Add salt and asafoetida and saute for 5 mins in medium flame.

👉Add grated coconut and mix well.

👉Garnish with coriander leaves and remove from fire.

👉Serve .

Preparation Time-20 mins

Serves-4-5