Sweet Potato Leaves and Capsicum Stir-Fry with Fried Potatoes

Ready in

45 mins

Cuisine

Indian · Goan

Prep Time

20 min

Cook Time

25 min

Serving

4 People

Difficulty

Easy

Calories / Serving

~450 kcal

Spicy Level

Spicy
Recipe by Wells Quick Tips and Trick Cooking Channel on YouTube
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Spices and Seasoning

Step-by-Step Instructions

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  1. Prepare Ingredients

    Wash and finely chop the sweet potato leaves and capsicum. Slice the onions and chop the tomatoes. Crush the ginger and garlic to make a paste. Cube the potatoes and set aside for separate frying.

  2. Heat Oil and Add Spices

    Heat 1 tablespoon of mustard oil in a pot on an induction cooker set to 500W. Add 1 teaspoon of mustard seeds and let them splutter. Then add the allspice leaf.

  3. Sauté Aromatics

    Add the crushed ginger-garlic paste and curry leaves to the pot. for a few seconds until fragrant. Then add the sliced onions and fry them until they are nicely .

  4. Add Tomatoes and Dry Spices

    Once onions are , add the chopped tomatoes and fry them nicely until they soften. Add 0.5 teaspoon of turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon of cumin powder, and 1 teaspoon of coriander powder. Mix well and continue to fry.

  5. Cook Sweet Potato Leaves

    Add salt to taste. Then add the chopped sweet potato leaves to the pot. Add about 1 tablespoon of water, cover the pot, and let the leaves cook for a few minutes until tender.

  6. Add Capsicum and Final Seasoning

    Once the sweet potato leaves are cooked, add the chopped capsicum to the pot. Mix everything well. Add 1 teaspoon of homemade masala powder and mix again. Cook for a few more minutes until the capsicum is tender but still has a slight bite.

  7. Fry Potatoes (Separately)

    In a separate pan, fry the cubed potatoes until they are golden brown and crispy. Season with a pinch of salt if desired.

  8. Serve

    Serve the sweet potato leaves and capsicum stir-fry hot, garnished with the separately fried potatoes. Enjoy!

Before You Cook

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  • No Onion?

    • 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
    • 3 tbsp dried minced onion
    • Shallots or leeks (1:1)

  • No Curry leaves?

    • 1 bay leaf + a pinch of lemon zest — Aroma only — flavor is unique.

  • No Garlic (fresh)?

    • 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
    • 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)

Variations

Simple ways to adapt this recipe.

  • Add other vegetables like carrotsCustomise

    Add other vegetables like carrots or green beans for more variety.

  • Replace sweet potato leaves withIngredient swap

    Replace sweet potato leaves with spinach or kale for a different leafy green option.

Helpful Tips

Small details that can improve the final result.

  • TipFry the Potatoes Separately to

    Fry the potatoes separately to maintain their crispiness and add them as a garnish.

  • Flavour tipAdjust the Amount of Chili

    Adjust the amount of chili according to your spice preference.

  • Flavour tipEnsure Onions Are Nicely Caramelized

    Ensure onions are nicely caramelized before adding tomatoes for best flavor.

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