Winter Ingredients Series | Purple Yam a.k.a. Kand | Winter Snacks You Cannot Miss | Sanjeev Kapoor

purple yam

🥗Healthier: sweet potato

💰Cheaper: regular potato

Sweet potatoes are more accessible and still provide a similar texture.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers a natural sweetness with health benefits.

coconut

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: desiccated coconut

Almond flour is lower in calories and can be used for a different texture.

Peel and chop purple yam into small pieces.

Boil purple yam in water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Drain the yam and let it cool slightly.

Mash the boiled yam in a bowl until smooth.

Add sugar, coconut, rice flour, salt, and vanilla extract to the mashed yam.

Mix all ingredients until well combined.

Form the mixture into small balls or patties.

Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat until shimmering.

Fry the yam snacks in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Remove snacks and drain on paper towels.

Sprinkle with cardamom powder before serving.

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