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April 19, 2017
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SWEET POTATO

Sweet potato is a starchy and sweet root vegetable that has many health benefits due to its rich content of vitamins, minerals and fiber. It can be cooked in less than 20 minutes and is very tasty. In india, it is used as neivedhyam for Lord Siva on the day of Sivarathri.

 

SWEET POTATO

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Yields: 4

Ingredients

  • Sweet potato - 10 numbers
  • Ghee - 2 teaspoon

Method

  1. Wash sweet potato well to clear off any mud ..cut to big pieces
  2. in a pan, heat 2 teaspoon ghee
  3. add the sweet potato pieces and cook covered for 5 minutes in low flame
  4. every 5 minutes , sprinkle little water..cook covered for 15 minutes till it gets cooked but not mashed.
  5. Peel and eat..Yummy snack ready..

HEALTH BENEFITS

  • Sweet potatoes are an excellent source of Vitamin A (in the form of beta-carotene) helps to improve vision and is also essential for hormone synthesis during pregnancy and lactation.Beta-carotene may help protect against prostate cancer and colon cancer.
  • Sweet potatoes that are high in both vitamin C and beta-carotene offer an immunity boost from their powerful combination of nutrients.
  • They are also a very good source of manganese, copper, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. The antioxidant vitamins C and E in sweet potatoes have been shown to support eye health and prevent degenerative damage.
  • They are a good source of potassium , dietary fiber, niacin, vitamin B1, Vitamin B2 and Phosphorous.
  • Choline, present in sweet potatoes, is a very important and versatile nutrient; it helps with sleep, muscle movement, learning, and memory. Choline also helps to maintain the structure of cellular membranes, aids in the transmission of nerve impulses, assists in the absorption of fat, and reduces chronic inflammation.
  • Because of its high fiber content, sweet potatoes help to prevent constipation and promote regularity for a healthy digestive tract. One medium sweet potato with the skin on provides about 6 grams of fiber. It has low glycemic index and is good for diabetic patients.

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