Ratalyacha Kees | Spicy, Nutty Grated Sweet Potato Stir-Fry
Ratalyacha Kees is a quintessentially Maharashtrian dish. Super simple to make, this is a Farali dish, that is a dish that can be eaten on fasting days like Ekadashi or Navratri.
Spicy and nutty this grated sweet potato-fry is filling and nutritious, and that akes it a great anytime snack also.
Equipment
- 1 Heavy-Bottomed Vessel or Wok with lid
- 1 Bowl (1 litre capacity)
- 1 Ladle
- Mortar and Pestle, or Small Grinder
- Grater
- Knife
- Peeler
Ingredients
- 250 gms Sweet Potato (1 Large)
- 1/4 Cup Peanuts (35 gms)
- Saindha Namak or Regular Salt
For Tempering
- 2 tsp Ghee
- 1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds
- 2 Spicy Green Chillies (Chopped)
Other Ingredients
- Water
Instructions
Prepping the Sweet Potato
- Fill a large bowl (1 lire capacity) with water till it is 3/4 full.
- Wash 250 gms of sweet potato and peel it quickly.
- Immediately grate the sweet potato, a little at a time, and transfer grated portions to the water immediately. If you wait to grate the whole sweet potato, the portions grated earliest will turn dark.
- Ensure that the grate sweet potato is submerged in water and set aside.
Making the Danycha Kut or Roasted Peanut Powder
- Over medium heat, in a wok or pan, dry roast 1/4 cup of peanuts till they start to pop.
- Transfer to a plate to cool.
- Rub the roasted peanuts between your palms and gently blow to get rid of the skin.
- In a small grinder, pulse the peanuts to a coarse powder. You can also crush them with a mortar and pestle.
Making the Ratalyacha Kees
- In a heavy-bottomed vessel, heat 2 tsp of ghee.
- Add 1/2 tsp of cumin seeds and 1 tsp chopped green chillies.
- Stir-fry for a few seconds.
- Take handfuls of the grated sweet potato out of water, squeeze to remove excess water, and transfer to the vessel. Repeat till you add all the grated sweet potato.
- Add some Saindha Namak or regular salt, a pinch of sugar, and mix well.
- Cook covered for 5 to 7 minutes till the sweet potato is soft and translucent.
- Take off the heat.
- Add the roasted peanut powder, and mix well.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve Ratalyacha Kees immediately with some cold dahi/yogurt on the side.
Nutrition
Calories: 265 kcalCarbohydrates: 31 gProtein: 7 gFat: 14 gSaturated Fat: 4 gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3 gMonounsaturated Fat: 5 gCholesterol: 13 mgSodium: 223 mgPotassium: 560 mgFiber: 7 gSugar: 7 gVitamin A: 17740 IUVitamin C: 8 mgCalcium: 61 mgIron: 2 mg