• Home
  • Recipes
    • Vegetarian
    • Seafood
    • Snacks
    • Chicken
    • Mutton
    • Egg
    • Roti & Parathas
    • Dessert
    • Sides
    • Soups
    • Salad & Bowls
    • Rice
    • Daal
    • Bakes
    • Roasted
    • Beverages
    • Sauces, Spices & Curry Base
    • Chutney & Dips
    • Festive Recipes
  • Cuisine
    • Bengali
    • Maharashtrian
    • Rajasthan
    • Punjab
    • Chennai
    • Andhra
    • Mangalore
    • Mughlai
    • Kashmiri
    • Chinese
    • Singapore
    • Mexican
    • Continental
    • Italian
    • French
    • American
    • Thai
    • Bangladeshi
    • Arab & Persia
    • North East
  • Meal Type
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Snacks
    • Dessert
    • Appetizer
    • Accompaniments
  • How To
    • Preservation Techniques
  • Travel
    • East India
    • West India
    • North India
    • South India
    • Asia
    • America
  • Lifestyle
    • Craft & Creation
    • Experiences
  • Musing
  • Contact
  • Bengali Blogs

Curries & Stories

pinterest facebook twitter instagram tumblr linkedin


Sweet Potato Wedges

February 22

For me it was Mac Donald which introduced me to the world of french fries and potato wedges. Before that I used to hate plain potato fry which mom used to make as a side for all our parathas and pooris. I was like who eats just fried potato, where are other vegetables with it! Obviously the tantrums would die soon as there was no effect of my protests on mom. But in simple words I didn't like when potatoes were served without anything added to it. Then came the Mac D and I started loving the same fried potatoes packaged in small red packets and priced 3 times higher! Well we always value a product by its capability of how fast to burn a hole in our pocket! 

While potatoes are deemed as the fried food world pioneers, I feel sweet potato wedges are more amazing. Sweet Potato Wedges make an easy and a very delicious finger food! Made with just a handful of ingredients, these sweet potatoes will definitely become a favorite!

Check Out the DIY Background I made for this shoot.

Sweet Potato Wedges


Preparation Time : 10+20 minutes
Cooking Time: 5-7 minutes
Serves: 2

Ingredients:

For Seasoning
  • Garlic Salt - 1/2 tsp
  • Red Chilli Powder/ Cayenne Pepper - 1/2 tsp
  • Cajun Spice / Italian Seasoning* (Optional) - 1/2 tsp
  • Fresh Rosemary -  1/2 tsp, finely chopped
  • Salt - as per taste
  • Olive Oil or any neutral flavor oil - 1 tsp
For Wedges
  • Sweet Potato - 2, medium size
  • Refined oil - for frying
For Garnish
  • Roasted Sesame Seeds - 1 tsp
  • garlic salt - 1 tsp
  • Rosemary Sprig - 2 
Equipment:
  • Deep Vessel / Pressure Cooker
  • Wok & Spatula
  • Knife

Procedure: 

1.  Clean the sweet potato off all the dirt and rinse it. Start by boiling the sweet potato with skin on. I used a pressure cooker and boiled it for 1 whistle. But you can also use a deep bottomed vessel and boil the potato. Once boiled take the potato from the water and let it cool to room temperature.

2. Once the potatoes are at room temperature, using a paring knife or a very sharp knife, cut them into wedges. The skin should be on.

Note: The potatoes might be soft at this stage so take care while cutting so that the potatoes don't break.

3. Take the potato wedges in a mixing bowl. Now add the ingredients mentioned under seasoning. Dredge potatoes with the seasoning taking care not to break them. Let it rest for 20 minutes.



4. In a skillet take some oil and let it heat. Now add the seasoned potato wedges in a single layer on the skillet. Turn sides once a side is done. Fry on medium heat till all the sides are fried, it will take around 5 minutes. Take them out on a kitchen tissue paper and let it soak up any extra oil. 



5. Now in a serving bowl add the fried potatoes and add some additional garlic salt, roasted sesame seeds and rosemary sprigs. Give a light toss to coat it. Serve it with your choice of sauce. I served it with Lebanese garlic sauce - Toum. Check out the recipe here.

Healthy Workaround

Just wedge the raw sweet potatoes. Dredge the wedges in seasoning. Arrange the wedges in a single layer in a baking tray. Preheat oven to 180 degrees and bake for about 30 minutes. Then crank up the heat to 200 degrees and bake for another 3-5 minutes to make the outer layer super crisp.
Cool the wedges for 5 minutes in the tray and serve.

Sweet Potato Wedges


Check Out the DIY Background I made for this shoot.





Share
Tweet
Share
No comments
Older Posts

About me

I am a software engineer by profession and a writer at heart. Born and brought up in Kharagpur, I moved to the city of dreams Mumbai when I got my first job. Till then I had not cooked a single dish in my life. Not even Maggi or tea. My dad had a strong belief that his little princess never will be in a situation where she had to cook for herself. Hence I was not allowed to spend time in the kitchen till I was studying.


So when I faced the daunting task of living alone, dabbas came to initial rescue. After that I managed a whole year on just boiled vegetables and rice. And then I landed in US. The bounty of fresh produce and cooking ingredients available in the super marts eventually lured me into making my very first meal ever. There was no turning back after that. I finally discovered how much I was in love with cooking and being creative in the kitchen.


This blog is a humble attempt to present our culinary heritage to one and all and document some of the very traditional recipes which gets passed on through generations just by word of mouth.


So just sit back with a cup of tea or coffee and enjoy the curries and the stories related to each.


Follow Us

Footprints

Blog Archive

  • ▼  2026 (4)
    • ▼  May (1)
      • A Suitcase Full of Stories: My Heartfelt Shopping ...
    • ►  January (3)
  • ►  2025 (3)
    • ►  December (1)
    • ►  June (1)
    • ►  February (1)
  • ►  2024 (21)
    • ►  December (2)
    • ►  September (1)
    • ►  August (3)
    • ►  July (4)
    • ►  May (2)
    • ►  April (5)
    • ►  March (3)
    • ►  January (1)
  • ►  2023 (7)
    • ►  December (2)
    • ►  November (1)
    • ►  October (1)
    • ►  May (1)
    • ►  March (1)
    • ►  January (1)
  • ►  2022 (18)
    • ►  September (1)
    • ►  August (2)
    • ►  July (2)
    • ►  June (3)
    • ►  April (1)
    • ►  March (3)
    • ►  February (2)
    • ►  January (4)
  • ►  2021 (60)
    • ►  December (5)
    • ►  October (5)
    • ►  September (5)
    • ►  August (7)
    • ►  July (6)
    • ►  June (5)
    • ►  May (3)
    • ►  April (4)
    • ►  March (6)
    • ►  February (6)
    • ►  January (8)
  • ►  2020 (55)
    • ►  December (5)
    • ►  November (3)
    • ►  October (10)
    • ►  September (7)
    • ►  August (7)
    • ►  July (9)
    • ►  June (3)
    • ►  May (9)
    • ►  March (1)
    • ►  January (1)
  • ►  2019 (3)
    • ►  November (1)
    • ►  April (1)
    • ►  January (1)
  • ►  2018 (1)
    • ►  December (1)
  • ►  2017 (4)
    • ►  December (2)
    • ►  November (1)
    • ►  September (1)
  • ►  2016 (10)
    • ►  August (1)
    • ►  July (2)
    • ►  June (5)
    • ►  April (1)
    • ►  March (1)
  • ►  2015 (10)
    • ►  December (1)
    • ►  August (1)
    • ►  June (1)
    • ►  May (2)
    • ►  April (4)
    • ►  March (1)
  • ►  2014 (22)
    • ►  November (2)
    • ►  August (2)
    • ►  July (3)
    • ►  June (2)
    • ►  May (4)
    • ►  April (3)
    • ►  January (6)
  • ►  2013 (22)
    • ►  November (2)
    • ►  October (4)
    • ►  September (5)
    • ►  August (2)
    • ►  July (1)
    • ►  June (1)
    • ►  May (2)
    • ►  April (1)
    • ►  March (1)
    • ►  February (2)
    • ►  January (1)
  • ►  2012 (31)
    • ►  December (4)
    • ►  October (3)
    • ►  September (8)
    • ►  July (1)
    • ►  June (1)
    • ►  May (14)
  • ►  2010 (9)
    • ►  July (3)
    • ►  June (2)
    • ►  April (1)
    • ►  March (2)
    • ►  February (1)
  • ►  2009 (4)
    • ►  February (2)
    • ►  January (2)

recent posts

Pinterest Board

Popular Posts

  • Champaran Mutton / Ahuna Mutton - A Bihari Delicacy
      When I finish a long week of work, self doubt, frustration of dealing with people and finally when the weekend comes, I feel cooking somet...
  • Tetor Macher Jhol (Bitter Gourd Fish Curry)
    Anything Bitter hardly finds takers. Same applies for Bitter Gourd. As a kid I hated bitter gourd in any form. Grown ups around me would...
  • Kochur Dum / Kochur Dalna / Arbi Masala/ Taro or Colocasia Curry
    August 19 Kochu or taro is one of my favorite vegetables. It is as versatile as potato only much more tasty. It is equally starchy an...
  • Macher Bhorta | Fish Bharta | Mach Makha| Bengali Style Mashed Fish
      October 18 Bhortas or bharta as we call it in pan India, are the quintessential Bengali food, a staple in Bangladeshi cuisine. They are th...
  • Khandeshi Kala Masala - Kala Mutton Masala
      25 September Maharashtra is a land of unique local flavours. And still it is mainly known for its Vada Pavs, poha, pav bhaji and modaks. I...
  • Varhadi Mutton - A Traditional Vidharba Cuisine
    Varhadi is a dialect of Marathi typically spoken in Vidarbha region of Maharashtra. Vidarbha is the north-eastern region of Maharashtra ...
  • Arabic Chicken Mandi | Smokey Chicken & Rice
      Dec 14 Chicken Mandi has always been on my bucket list. The soft succulent meat pieces soaked in beautiful aromatics, the fragrant long gr...
  • Complete Details to plan your ISKON Mayapur Visit
    Radha Madhav during Pushya Abhishek on 6th Jan 2023 First of all wish you a very happy new year. I have been away from blogging for a while ...
  • Golda Chingri Malaikari (Giant River prawns in coconut milk gravy)
    One of the main reasons I love Kolkata is because of the fish we get here. Its so fresh and one can get restaurant grade fish quality even i...
  • About Slow Travel | Spice2Nuts - a spice initiative by Harish Bali (Visa2Explore)
    Moments from my travels - 1. Forest in Meghalaya 2. An old boat in Shnongpdeng 3. Fish Mint 4. Local Cinnamon  Traveling has always been a p...

Liebster Award

Liebster Award

Very Good Recipes

Very Good Recipes

You can find my recipes on Very Good Recipes

Contact Us

Name

Email *

Message *

Pages

  • Travelogue Index
  • VEGETARIAN RECIPE
  • CHICKEN RECIPES
  • SEAFOOD RECIPES
  • MUTTON RECIPES
  • RICE RECIPES
  • EGG RECIPES
  • DAAL RECIPES
  • ROTI & PARATHA RECIPES
  • BAKING RECIPES
  • SWEET RECIPES
  • SNACKS RECIPES
  • SIDES RECIPES
  • SOUP RECIPES
  • SALAD & BOWLS RECIPES
  • ROASTED RECIPIES
  • JAM & PRESERVE RECIPES
  • BEVERAGE RECIPES
  • SAUCES, SPICES & CURRY BASE RECIPES
  • CHUTNEY & DIPS RECIPES
  • FESTIVE RECIPES
  • Contact Us
  • TRAVELOGUES OF EAST INDIA
  • TRAVELOGUES OF WEST INDIA
  • TRAVELOGUES OF SOUTH INDIA
  • TRAVELOGUES OF NORTH INDIA
  • TRAVELOGUES of ASIA
  • North East Recipe

This Blog is protected by DMCA.com

DMCA.com for Blogger blogs
FOLLOW ME @INSTAGRAM

Curries n Stories © 2020 All rights reserved.
Created with by BeautyTemplates