Steamed sweet potato, also called madhura kizhanga puzhangiyath is a nutritious evening snack. Mulaku chammanthi or coconut chutney is a perfect accompaniment for these steamed sweet potatoes. These chutneys taste best only when fresh. I really love this sweet and spicy combination. These chutneys go really well with kappa puzhungiyathu/ kappa puzhukku also. Sweet potato is one of the most nutritious vegetables around with loads of antioxidants. That gives you one more reason to try this steamed sweet potato recipe.
Ingredients
- ½ kg. Sweet potatoes
For Mulaku Chammanthi:
- 5-6 Pearl onions
- 5-6 Green chillies or kanthari mulaku, seeded
- 1 sprig Curry leaves
- 2 tsp. Coconut oil
- Salt, to taste
Method
- Wash and trim both the ends of the sweet potato and cut them into large pieces.
- Steam them in a steamer. It will take about 20 – 30 minutes.
- To make mulaku chammanthi, crush all the ingredients listed under ‘For Mulakku Chammanthi’ except coconut oil and salt in a mortar and pestle or a mixer. Traditionally it is crushed in a mortar and pestle.
- If you are using a mixer, add green chillies first. Give it a pulse and then add the pearl onions and curry leaves.
- Pulse it again, do not grind the mixture, only crush it.
- Transfer the mixture to a small bowl. Add enough salt and coconut oil. It tastes best only when fresh.
- Peel off the skin of the steamed sweet potatoes. Serve hot or warm with mulaku chammanthi.
