Sweet Potato in Jaggery Syrup – Vrat ka Khana

I love Sweet Potato in Jaggery Syrup. It is a simple, yet 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 eaten on fasting days.

How to Make Sweet Potato in Jaggery Syrup

Ingredients

1. Sweet Potato – 2 Medium Sized
2. Grated Jaggery – 1/3 to 1/2 Cup
3. Cardamom – 2
4. Water – 1 Cup

Method

1. Boil 1 cup water.
2. Scrub and clean the sweet potato thoroughly.
3. Cut into 3/4″ discs.
4. Add the sweet potato discs to the boiling water.
5. Cook covered till the sweet boiled is “al dente.”
6. Add the sugar/jaggery and crushed cardamom.
7. Cook over low heat till the sweet potato is cooked and just starts to turn transparent.
8. Serve the Sweet Potato in Jaggery Syrup warm.

Tips

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