SWEET POTATO WITH TOASTED COCONUT

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Provided by Maya Kaimal

Categories     Bean     Potato     Appetizer     Side     Vegetarian     Coconut     Spice     Root Vegetable     Sweet Potato/Yam     Vegan     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings (as part of a large meal)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 medium sweet potatoes (1 3/4 pound total), peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces (about 5 cups)
2 cups water, divided
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Salt
1/2 cup grated dried unsweetened coconut
1/2 cup canned kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 small fresh green chile, such as serrano, Thai, or jalapeƱo, slit lengthwise with stem end intact
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon brown mustard seeds
1/8 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
10 fresh curry leaves (optional)

Steps:

  • Bring sweet potatoes and 1 1/2 cups water to a boil with turmeric, cayenne, and 1 teaspoon salt in a 3-quart saucepan, then simmer, covered, until tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, toast coconut in a small heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly, until very toasted (pale reddish-brown all over; be careful not to burn). Transfer to a plate.
  • Break sweet potatoes up with the back of a spoon so that some chunks remain. Add toasted coconut, beans, garlic, cumin, chile, and remaining 1/2 cup water and simmer, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes. If mixture becomes too thick and begins to stick to bottom of saucepan, add more water.
  • Heat oil in cleaned small heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Add mustard seeds, and cook until seeds begin to pop and/or turn gray. Add red pepper flakes and curry leaves (if using), covering skillet immediately and cooking just long enough for leaves to crackle. Stir spice mixture into sweet potato mixture (it will be very thick and chunky). Season with salt.

Hamadard
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I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's a new family favorite!


Asana Yakubu
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My family loved this recipe. It was a great way to use up some leftover sweet potatoes.


Gilbert maina
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great. I will definitely be making it again.


Michaela Dineen
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I loved this recipe! The sweet potatoes were so soft and flavorful, and the coconut added a nice touch of sweetness.


Bhakta raj Joshi
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Delicious!


Carlos Andrade
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This dish was a hit at my last dinner party. Everyone raved about the sweet potatoes and the coconut. I will definitely be making this again.


Peggy Nzalo
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I'm not a big fan of sweet potatoes, but this recipe changed my mind. The sweet potatoes were roasted to perfection and the coconut added a delicious flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


osam khan
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This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was delicious. The sweet potatoes were perfectly roasted and the coconut added a nice touch of sweetness and crunch.


Meybell Trabanino
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This dish was amazing! The sweet potatoes were roasted to perfection and the toasted coconut added a delicious flavor. I highly recommend this recipe.


Euhfd Ffdsf
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I made this for dinner last night and my family loved it! The sweet potatoes were so soft and flavorful, and the coconut added a nice touch of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.


md sakkhor khan
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This recipe is a winner! The sweet potatoes were perfectly roasted and the toasted coconut added a delicious crunch and flavor. I will definitely be making this again.