Sweet Potato in Jaggery Syrup | Gudwali Shakarkandi | Glazed Sweet Potato

I love Sweet Potato in Jaggery Syrup. Called Gudwali Shakarkandi in Hindi, this is a simple and wholesome dessert that makes great use of the sweet potato. In parts of Maharashtra and Gujarat, this dish is classified as Vrat ka Khana or a dish suitable for fasting days.

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Winter means plentiful supply of Sweet Potatoes, and that means these delicious Glazed Sweet Potato slices are made often in my home as a dessert. This Sweet Potato in Jaggery Syrup is an easy to make, vegan dessert that also qualifies as Vrat ka Khana or Upvas ka Khana in parts of Maharashtra and Gujarat.

Sweet potato (called Shakarkand in Hindi and Ratalu in Marathi) is a vastly underrated vegetable. It is a great source of fibre, vitamin A, Vitamin B3 or Niacin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, iron, copper, and manganese. It is also a great carbohydrate to include in your diet in moderate amounts, if you are fasting and even dieting.

Other Vrat ka Khana Recipes

• Rajgira Thalipeeth | Upvasache Thalipeeth | Amaranth Flour Pancake
• Upvas Ka Dosa | Farali Dhirde | Rajgira Sama Dosa
• Dahi Sabudana: Maharashtrian Fasting Recipe (Upvas ka Khana)

Some Tips for Making Gudwali Shakarkandi | Farali Ratalyache God Kaap | Glazed Sweet Potato Slices

• You can the peel the sweet potato or keep the peel on; the choice is yours. However, if you keep the peel on, be sure to scrub the spud well to wash off the dirt.
• While we traditionally we use Jaggery in India, you can replace it with sugar. If you are using sugar, use a tad bit less water as sugar has far higher water content than jaggery.
• Keep the slices a bit thick (about 1/4″ thick), else the sweet potato will disintegrate as you cook it.
• Be sure to boil the sweet potato slices before adding sugar or jaggery as after you add the sweetening agent, the sweet potato does not cook as quickly.

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How to Make Sweet Potato in Jaggery Syrup

1. Boil 1.25 cups of water.
2. Scrub and clean 1 large sweet potato (~200 gms) thoroughly.
3. {Optional} Peel the sweet potato. I did not peel the sweet potato.
4. Cut into 1/4″ thick discs.  
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5. Add the sweet potato discs to the boiling water.
6. Cook covered till the sweet boiled softens a bit. 
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7. Add 1/2 cup jaggery and 1/2 tsp cardamom powder.
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8. Cook over low heat till:
   1. the sweet potato is cooked and just starts to turn transparent.
   2. the syrup thickens
9. Serve warm Sweet Potato in Jaggery Syrup immediately.

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I first posted this recipe on Noveber 5, 2012 (wow! that’s 10 years ago to the day) and am updating it now with better photos and instructions.

Recipe for Sweet Potato in Jaggery Syrup

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Sweet Potato in Jaggery Syrup | Gudwali Shakarkandi | Glazed Sweet Potato Slices

Aruna

Sweet Potato in Jaggery Syrup is a super simple, nutritious, and delicious winter dessert that is popular in West India. Called Gudwali Shakarkandi in Hindi and Ratalyache God Kaap in Marathi, these vegan, gluten-free Glazed Sweet Potato Slices are super easy to make and qualify as Vrat ka Khana or Upvas ka Khana in Maharashtra and Gujarat.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine Fasting Recipes, Gluten Free, Indian, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings 2 People

Calories 221 kcal

Equipment

• 1 Heavy Bottomed Vessel
• 1 Knife
• 1 Spatula

Ingredients

  

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• 1 Sweet Potato Large (~200 gms)
• 1/2 Cup Grated Jaggery (75 gms)
• 1/2 tsp Cardamom Powder
• 1.25 Cup Water

Instructions

 

• In a heavy bottomed vessel, boil 1.25 cups of water.
• Scrub and clean 1 large sweet potato (~200 gms) thoroughly.
• {Optional} Peel the sweet potato.

  Note: I do not peel the sweet potato.
• Cut into 1/4" thick discs.
• Add the sweet potato discs to the boiling water.
• Cook covered till the sweet boiled softens a bit.
• Add 1/2 cup jaggery and 1/2 tsp cardamom powder.
• Cook over low heat till the sweet potato is cooked and just starts to turn transparent.
• Serve warm Sweet Potato in Jaggery Syrup immediately.

Notes

I do not peel the sweet potato, but you could.
Though you can make this dish with sugar, it tastes best with jaggery syrup.

Nutrition

Calories: 221 kcalCarbohydrates: 53 gProtein: 2 gFat: 0.1 gSaturated Fat: 0.03 gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.01 gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01 gSodium: 61 mgPotassium: 343 mgFiber: 3 gSugar: 36 gVitamin A: 14187 IUVitamin C: 3 mgCalcium: 46 mgIron: 1 mg

Keyword Fasting Recipes, Gudwale Ratalu, Gudwali Shakarkandi, Ratalyache God Kaap, Sweet Potato in Jaggery Syrup, Upvas ka Khana, Vrat ka Khana

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