Come winter season, and the body starts craving food that warms the soul, keeps you satiated, and does not require overly complicated steps. Enter, sweet potato jaggery crumble. An easy dessert to whip up at home, it mixes boiled sweet potato with a sweet jaggery sauce. The chopped nuts, added at the end, add a much-needed crunch to the dish, tying together all ingredients to make a delightful dessert.
Ingredients
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2Medium Sweet Potatoes
½ cupJaggery, grated
1¼ cup Water
1-2 tbspGhee
½ tspCardamom Powder
¼ cup Chopped mixed nuts (almonds, cashews, pistachios)
Wash and peel the sweet potatoes. Cut them into uniform ½-inch rounds or 1-inch cubes. Boil them in a cup of water in a pan or pressure cooker until just tender (about 15 minutes) but not mushy. Also, grate jaggery into a powder and chop the nuts.
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Make the jaggery syrup
In a pan, add the grated jaggery with the remaining ¼ cup of water. Heat this mix on a low flame. Keep stirring till the jaggery completely melts. It should have a consistency similar to that of maple syrup.
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Combine and cook
Add the boiled sweet potato pieces and cardamom powder to the jaggery syrup. Gently mix and cook for a few minutes on low heat, allowing the sweet potatoes to absorb the flavour.
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Toast the crumble topping
In another small pan, heat ghee. Add the chopped nuts and lightly toast until they are slightly browned.
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Assemble and Serve
Pour the sweet potato mixture into a serving dish. Top with the toasted nut and serve warm.