Best 6 Sweet Potato Curry Shakarai Urulikazhangu Recipes

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Sweet potato curry, also known as "shakarai urulikazhangu" in Tamil, is a popular and delicious vegetarian dish from South India. It is typically made with roasted sweet potatoes, a medley of spices, and a creamy coconut milk sauce. Its name, "shakarai," means sweet, and "urulikazhangu" means sweet potato in Tamil. This flavorful curry is often served with rice or flatbreads like dosa or chapathi. It is not only a culinary treat but also a nutritious meal that is rich in vitamins, minerals, and fiber. So, whether you're a vegetarian looking for a flavorful and healthy dish or simply want to explore the vibrant flavors of South Indian cuisine, this sweet potato curry recipe is a must-try!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SWEET POTATO CURRY (SHAKARAI URULIKAZHANGU)



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Enjoy this exotic fall dish alongside steamed rice, an Indian classic.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup dried Thai, serrano or cayenne chiles
1/4 cup dried yellow split peas (chana dal), sorted
2 tablespoons sesame seed
1 tablespoon tamarind pulp or grated lime peel
1 tablespoon coriander seed
1 teaspoon cumin seed
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon black or yellow mustard seed
1/4 teaspoon asafetida (hing), if desired
2 tablespoons dried yellow split peas (chana dal), sorted
1 large sweet potato, (1 lb), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
8 to 10 fresh karhi leaves or 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup water

Steps:

  • In small bowl, mix all tangy sambhar powder ingredients. Heat 6-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Place mixture in skillet; cook 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until seeds crackle, spices turn 1 shade darker and the mixture has a nutty, pungent aroma. Transfer to a bowl; cool 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Place 3 tablespoons mixture in spice grinder. Grind until mixture resembles texture of finely ground pepper. Repeat with remaining mixture. Store in airtight jar at room temperature for up to 1 month; beyond that, it will start to lose its full flavor. Makes about 1 cup spice blend; use 1 teaspoon for this recipe.
  • To make curry, in wok or deep 12-inch skillet, heat oil and mustard seed over medium-high heat. Once seed begins to pop, cover wok and wait until popping stops. Add asafetida and 2 tablespoons split peas; cook and stir about 1 minute or until peas are golden brown. Add sweet potato, karhi leaves, salt and 1 teaspoon of the tangy sambhar powder; cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Stir in water. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 5 to 7 minutes or until sweet potato is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 450 mg

SWEET POTATO CURRY | HOW TO MAKE SWEET POTATO CURRY



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Sweet potato curry is a delicious & healthy side dish you can enjoy with plain rice or roti.

Provided by Swasthi

Categories     Main

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups sweet potatoes (cubed )
1 cup onions (chopped finely)
1 cup tomatoes (red ripe , chopped or pureed)
1 green chili (slit )
1 tsp ginger (grated or ginger paste)
1 sprig curry leaves ((optional))
1 to 1 ½ tsp Coriander powder ((optional))
½ to 1 tsp garam masala (or any curry powder as desired)
½ tsp red chili powder
1/8 tsp turmeric
Salt ( as needed)
2 tbsps Oil ( as needed)
¼ tsp mustard ((optional))
½ tsp cumin
1 Pinch hing (or asafoetida (optional))

Steps:

  • If you do not have coriander powder, add 2 tsps. Coriander seeds and then garam masala powder and red chili powder to a dry blender jar and powder together. That helps to make a fine powder.
  • Heat oil in a pan, add cumin, mustard, and allow them to splutter. Add hing, ginger and then the curry leaves. Fry together till you smell the ginger good. Do not burn.
  • Add onions, & green chilies. Fry till they turn golden.
  • Next add tomatoes and sprinkle salt, turmeric. Saute for 2 mins
  • On a low flame cover and cook till the tomatoes turn soft and mushy. The onion tomato mixture should blend well.
  • While the tomatoes cook, you can peel and cube the sweet potatoes, add them to water till we use.
  • Add chili powder, garam masala, coriander powder and red chili powder. Fry for about 1 to 2 minutes without burning.
  • Next add sweet potato cubes, pour the same water we used to keep them. Just use enough water to immerse the sweet potatoes.
  • Cook on a low flame, till they are soft cooked. You can adjust salt and spice at this stage.
  • Keep covered for about 15 minutes for the flavors to absorb well by the sweet potato curry. Garnish with coriander leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134 kcal, Carbohydrate 30 g, Protein 3 g, Sodium 218 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 10 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SWEET POTATO CURRY



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One of my favorite vegetarian dishes, this curry packs a lot of flavor and nutrition. It can be served over rice or on its own. -Aubrei Weigand, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 celery ribs (including tops), chopped
2 medium onions, chopped
2 large sweet potatoes (about 1-1/2 pounds), cut into 1-inch cubes
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 teaspoons curry powder
1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 can (13.66 ounces) light coconut milk
1 cup vegetable broth
2 cups cut fresh green beans
1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas or garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute celery and onions until tender, 3-5 minutes. Stir in sweet potatoes, garlic, seasonings, coconut milk and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, just until potatoes are tender, 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally., Stir in green beans and garbanzo beans; cook, uncovered, until green beans are tender, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 502mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SATAY SWEET POTATO CURRY



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Cook this tasty vegan curry for an exotic yet easy family dinner. With spinach and sweet potato, it boasts two of your five-a-day and it's under 400 calories

Provided by Elena Silcock

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tbsp coconut oil
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, grated
thumb-sized piece ginger, grated
3 tbsp Thai red curry paste (check the label to make sure it's vegetarian/ vegan)
1 tbsp smooth peanut butter
500g sweet potato, peeled and cut into chunks
400ml can coconut milk
200g bag spinach
1 lime, juiced
cooked rice, to serve (optional)
dry roasted peanuts, to serve (optional)

Steps:

  • Melt 1 tbsp coconut oil in a saucepan over a medium heat and soften 1 chopped onion for 5 mins. Add 2 grated garlic cloves and a grated thumb-sized piece of ginger, and cook for 1 min until fragrant.
  • Stir in 3 tbsp Thai red curry paste, 1 tbsp smooth peanut butter and 500g sweet potato, peeled and cut into chunks, then add 400ml coconut milk and 200ml water.
  • Bring to the boil, turn down the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 25-30 mins or until the sweet potato is soft.
  • Stir through 200g spinach and the juice of 1 lime, and season well. Serve with cooked rice, and if you want some crunch, sprinkle over a few dry roasted peanuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 387 calories, Fat 25 grams fat, SaturatedFat 18 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 32 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 15 grams sugar, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 6 grams protein, Sodium 0.6 milligram of sodium

SWEET POTATO CURRY



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This one-dish wonder grants you immunity from even the most gluten-averse, meat-abstaining, fat-conscious houseguests. And the spicy vegetarian curry tastes as good as ever reheated.

Provided by Claire Saffitz

Categories     Side     Low Fat     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Sweet Potato/Yam     Bon Appétit     Vegan     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher     Curry     Small Plates

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 lemongrass stalk, tough outer layer removed, coarsely chopped
1 (2-inch) piece ginger, peeled, chopped
4 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Kosher salt
1/4 cup red curry paste
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 (14.5-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2 (13.5-ounce) cans coconut milk
1 1/2 pound sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1" pieces
3/4 pound small or young carrots, peeled, cut on a diagonal into 2" pieces
6 medium shallots, peeled keeping roots intact, quartered lengthwise
1 red Thai chile, thinly sliced (optional)
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Steamed jasmine rice (for serving)
Thinly sliced scallions, basil leaves, cilantro leaves with tender stems, and lime wedges (for serving)

Steps:

  • Pulse lemongrass, ginger, and garlic in a food processor until very finely chopped.
  • Heat oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat. Add lemongrass mixture and cook, stirring often, until golden brown, about 5 minutes; season with salt. Add curry and tomato pastes and cook, stirring, until darkened, about 3 minutes. Add tomatoes and cook, scraping up any browned bits, until thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in coconut milk; season with salt. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until curry is rich and full of flavor, 20-25 minutes.
  • Add sweet potatoes and carrots, then pour in water to cover. Partially cover pot and cook until carrots are crisp-tender, 10-15 minutes. Add shallots and cook until potatoes are tender and shallots are soft, 15-20 minutes.
  • Add chile, if desired, and lime juice to curry and spoon over rice. Top with scallions, basil, and cilantro; serve with lime wedges.
  • Do Ahead
  • Curry can be made 2 days ahead. Let cool; cover and chill.

SWEET POTATO, SPINACH, AND HALLOUMI CURRY



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I saw this at a festival last year but never got to try it, so I came up with a recipe that I love and is very adaptable to different tastes. Serve hot with brown basmati rice and papadums.

Provided by nhannides

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Curries     Vegetarian

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
3 teaspoons curry powder
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
1 (8 ounce) package fresh spinach
½ diced green chile pepper, or to taste
1 cube vegetable bouillon
2 teaspoons chili jam
1 (8.8 ounce) package halloumi cheese, sliced
1 (14 ounce) can chickpeas, drained

Steps:

  • Place sweet potatoes into a large pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Cook until tender, about 6 minutes. Drain.
  • Combine sweet potatoes, tomatoes, curry powder, chili powder, and cumin in a saucepan over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Add coconut milk, spinach, chile pepper, bouillon cube, and chili jam. Simmer until curry starts to thicken and has cooked down a little, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, fry halloumi in a skillet over medium heat until browned, 4 to 6 minutes. Add cooked halloumi and chickpeas to curry and heat through, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 757.9 calories, Carbohydrate 82.5 g, Cholesterol 46.8 mg, Fat 38.5 g, Fiber 15.5 g, Protein 26.7 g, SaturatedFat 28.2 g, Sodium 1343.7 mg, Sugar 14.4 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right sweet potatoes: Look for firm, smooth sweet potatoes with no blemishes or bruises. Avoid any that are soft or have cracks in the skin.
  • Peel and cut the sweet potatoes evenly: This will help them cook evenly. You can peel the sweet potatoes with a vegetable peeler or a sharp knife. Cut them into 1-inch cubes.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed pan or pot: This will help distribute the heat evenly and prevent the sweet potatoes from sticking.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the sweet potatoes, make sure there is enough space between them so that they can cook evenly. If you overcrowd the pan, the sweet potatoes will steam instead of fry and they will not get crispy.
  • Cook the sweet potatoes until they are tender and slightly browned: This should take about 15-20 minutes. You can check to see if the sweet potatoes are done by piercing them with a fork. If the fork goes through easily, they are done.
  • Serve the sweet potatoes hot: Sweet potato curry is best served hot, so make sure to serve it as soon as it is finished cooking.

Conclusion:

Sweet potato curry is a delicious and healthy dish that is easy to make. It is a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes, and it is also a good source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber. If you are looking for a new and exciting way to cook sweet potatoes, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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