How to cook Sakkaravalli Kilangu

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Sakkaravalli Kilangu, also known as Sweet Potato in English, Sakkaravalli Kilangu in Tamil and Shakarakand in Hindi. It is one of the popular root vegetables in India.

Sweet Potatoes are cooked by boiling, steaming or roasting.

In this post, I've shared how to perfectly cook Sakkaravalli Kilangu (sweet potato) using the boiling technique, along with step-by-step instructions and images.

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About - Sakkaravalli Kilangu/Sweet Potato

Sweet Potato is one of the popular root vegetables in India. It is widely available during winter. Sweet potatoes can be boiled, steamed or roasted.

In this post, I've shared how to perfectly cook Sakkaravalli Kilangu (sweet potato) using the boiling technique. Boiling sweet potatoes is one of the easiest and quickest methods.

To boil the sweet potatoes, you only need 3 ingredients - sweet potato, water, and a pinch of salt. However, in this recipe, I've added a secret ingredient to enhance the taste of sweet potatoes. I request you try this recipe and share your opinion in the comment section.

FAQS

1. How to boil sweet potatoes?

Sweet Potatoes can be boiled in a pressure cooker or in an open pot. If you make it in small quantities, use a pressure cooker. If you make it in larger quantities, use an open pot.

2. How many whistles are required to cook sweet potatoes?

Generally, sweet potatoes cook faster. You only required 3-4 whistles maximum.

All right, let's move on to how to cook the sakkaravalli kilangu (sweet potato) recipe.

How to boil Sweet Potato? | How to cook Sakkaravalli Kilangu?

Boiled Sweet Potato/Boiled Sakkaravalli Kilangu is a simple, tasty and healthy snack recipe. You can easily prepare this recipe within 30 minutes and serve it as a healthy evening snack or lunch box snack.

Cuisine - Indian
Timing - 30 minutes
Serving - 4

INGREDIENTS

Sweet Potatoes/Sakkaravalli Kilangu - 4
Water - as needed
Salt - 1/4 teaspoon
Jaggery Powder - 1 tablespoon

INSTRUCTIONS

1. To begin making the boiled sweet potatoes/sakkaravalli kilangu - Keep all the ingredients ready.

2. To Wash - Take the sweet potatoes in a wide bowl and fill it with water.

3. Allow them to soak for 5 minutes.

4. Remove the sweet potatoes from the water.

5. Gently scrub the sweet potatoes to remove any sand.

6. Wash them in 2-3 exchanges of water.

7. To Chop - Chop both ends of sweet potatoes and further chop them into 2-3 pieces.

8. To Pressure Cook - Place the chopped sweet potatoes in a pressure cooker.

9. Add water until sweet potatoes are immersed.

10. Now add salt and jaggery powder.

11. Mix well.

12. Close the lid and pressure cook for 3-4 whistles.

13. Turn off the flame and rest them for 15-20 minutes.

14. Open the pressure cooker and check the doneness of the sweet potatoes.

15. Insert the knife and take it out.

16. If it is cooked, your knife comes out clean and easy.

17. If it is not cooked, cook further for a few minutes or until done.

18. Boiled Sweet Potatoes/Boiled Sakkaravalli Kilangu is ready.

You can serve this Boiled Sweet Potatoes/Boiled Sakkaravalli Kilangu immediately or pack it as a healthy lunch box snack.

PICTORIAL INSTRUCTIONS

1. To begin making the boiled sweet potatoes/sakkaravalli kilangu - Keep all the ingredients ready.

2. To Wash - Take the sweet potatoes in a wide bowl and fill it with water.

3. Allow them to soak for 5 minutes.

4. Remove the sweet potatoes from the water.

5. Gently scrub the sweet potatoes to remove any sand.

6. Wash them in 2-3 exchanges of water.

7. To Chop - Chop both ends of sweet potatoes and further chop them into 2-3 pieces.

8. To Pressure Cook - Place the chopped sweet potatoes in a pressure cooker.

9. Add water until sweet potatoes are immersed.

10. Now add salt and jaggery powder.

11. Mix well.

12. Close the lid and pressure cook for 3-4 whistles.

13. Turn off the flame and rest them for 15-20 minutes.

14. Open the pressure cooker and check the doneness of the sweet potatoes.

15. Insert the knife and take it out.

16. If it is cooked, your knife comes out clean and easy.

17. If it is not cooked, cook further for a few minutes or until done.

18. Boiled Sweet Potatoes/Boiled Sakkaravalli Kilangu is ready.

You can serve this Boiled Sweet Potatoes/Boiled Sakkaravalli Kilangu immediately or pack it as a healthy lunch box snack.

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