Shakkarkandi Matar Masala

Ingredients 

• 4 medium sweet potatoes (shakkerkand) , scrubbed clean and cut into cubes
• 1/4 cup green peas (matar)
• 4 tablespoons sunflower oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 tablespoon ginger , finely chopped
• 2-3 green chillies, , finely chopped
• 1 1/2 tablespoons coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried mango powder (amchur)
• 1 teaspoon garam masala powder
• Salt to taste
• 10-12 Fresh coriander sprigs + to garnish
•  Fresh red chilli to garnish

Method

1. Heat sunflower oil in a non-stick pan, add cumin seeds, ginger and green chillies, stir and sauté till fragrant.
2. Add sweet potatoes, toss and cook for 2-3 minutes.
3. Add coriander powder, cumin powder, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, dried mango powder, garam masala powder and salt, mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes.
4. Add green peas and mix. Add water as required, cover and cook for 6-8 minutes.
5. Finely chop coriander leaves, add to the pan and mix.
6. Transfer into a serving bowl, garnish with coriander sprigs and red chilli and serve hot.