Sweet Potato Cake

Sweet Potato Biscuits

Sweet Potato Crepes

Sweet Potato Crepes have been a hit in my home, eversince I first tried them. I have been wanting to blog on it since a long time. However they would all be wallopped faster than I had a chance to photograph them. The soft and fluffy nature of these crepes allows them to be used as a Baby's First Foods and also as a good breakfast option for the family. I have found that sweet potatoes and jaggery make a great combination.Superfood Sweet Potato.

Superfood Sweet Potato

Sweet potatoes are one of the highest ranked vegetables on the nutrition scale. A sweet potato is so packed with phytonutrients that it makes it- what can be termed a "superfood."

Every 100 gms of sweet potatoes contains:

Carbohydrates - 20.1 gm
Sugars - 4.2 gm
Dietary fiber - 3.0 gm
Fat - 0.1 gm
Protein - 1.6 gm
Vitamin A - 709 μg
β-carotene - 8509 μg
Thiamin (Vitamin B1) - 0.1 mg
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) - 0.1 mg
Niacin (Vitamin B3) - 0.61 mg
Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) - 0.8 mg
Vitamin B6 - 0.2 mg
Folate (Vitamin B9) - 11 μg
Vitamin C - 2.4 mg
Calcium - 30.0 mg
Iron - 0.6 mg
Magnesium - 25.0 mg
Phosphorus - 47.0 mg
Potassium - 337 mg
Zinc - 0.3 mg
Calories - 90 kcal (360 kJ)

Health Benefits of Eating Sweet Potatoes

• Being rich in dietary fiber, sweet potato lowers the risk of constipation, diverticulosis and colon and rectal cancer.
• Sweet potatoes have been found to helpful in minimizing the risk of heart disease, diabetes and obesity.
• Sweet potato is a good snack for those trying to lose weight. It induces a feeling of fullness soon and thus, helps control food intake.
• Consumption of sweet potatoes has been known to help avoid stroke, by bringing down the harmful effects of low-density cholesterol & preventing blood clots.
• The presence of beta-carotene in sweet potato helps the body fight against free radicals and thus, prevents cancer.
• Since sweet potatoes have a low glycemic index, they can be consumed by those suffering from diabetes, without any apprehensions.
• The high amount of potassium in sweet potato helps the body in maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance as well as cell integrity.
• Sweet potatoes have been found to be beneficial for blood purification as well as lowering of blood pressure.
• Owing to the presence of iron and calcium, sweet potatoes ensure proper blood flow and also improve bone density.
• Regular consumption of sweet potato is good for stomach ulcers and inflamed conditions of the colon.
• Being rich in vitamins and minerals, sweet potato is good for people involved in heavy muscular work.

Sweet Potato Paratha

Having known the health benefits of sweet potato I make sure to keep it in stock regularly. Sweet potato paratha is easily made besides being delicious and good tiffin material since it can be eaten without any side dish.

Ingredients

400 gms sweet potatoes
1 1/2 cups wheat flour
1/2 cup curd
1tsp jeera/cumin powder
1tsp chilli powder
salt to taste
2 tbs oil
2 tbs coriander finely choppped

Preparation

• Wash and cut sweet potatoes and steam. Cool and mash them.
• Mix the rest of the ingredients and sweet potato well and knead to a soft dough.
• Keep aside for an hour.
• Roll out the parathas and fry on a girdle. Add oil or ghee.
• Serve hot with or without accompaniments.

Sweet Potato Kheer

Having already discussed the amazing benefits of Superfood Sweet Potato, I will go on to this delicious recipe.