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Writer's pictureSheeba Desouza

Roasted sweet potato in a yogurt tahini dressing


This flavourful , protein packed and healthy dish is extremely easy to prepare. It is marinated in a handful of spices,roasted to perfection and garnished with a perfectly balanced tahini sauce, nuts and herbs.






Some of the ingredienst used in this recipe are







Ingredients for the marinade of the sweet potatoes


Sweet potatoes -300 gm 

Olive oil -1.5 tbsp 

Smoked paprika -1.5 tsp 

Salt +pepper -To taste 

Cumin powder -1/2 tsp 


Directions


1.In a bowl marinade the above ingredients and keep it aside. 


2.Pre heat the oven to 180C for ten minutes. Now ,transfer the sweet potatoes in a baking tray and roast these potatoes for 45-50 minutes or until done. 


Ingredients for the dressing


Yogurt-1 cup 

Tahini paste -4 tsp 

Lemon juice -1.5 tsp 

Garlic-2 cloves finely chopped 

Salt-to taste 

Water - 1 tbsp 


Directions


In a bowl add the above ingredients and keep it aside. 


Ingredients for the the toppings and garnish


1.Olive oil -1 tbsp 

2.Garlic-2 finely chopped 

3.Red and yellow capsicum- 1 tbsp each 

4.Onions - 2 tbsp 

5.Roasted sesame seeds -1 tsp 

6.Salt-to taste 

7.Walnuts -to garnish 

8.Coriander leaves -to garnish  


Directions


1.In a pan ,add olive oil, fry the onion,garlic ,peppers and roastedsesame seeds for a few minutes until they are cooked and keep it aside . 


2.In a plate ,add the yogurt tahini dressing , place the sweetpotatoes and garnish with some more dressing, cooked peppers ,walnuts and coriander leaves.




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