Upvaas special - Sweet potato kees

This is a healthier version of traditionally made grated potato sheera also called as "batatya cha kees". Usually it is prepared on the upvaas days like sankashti or angaraki. I am substituting potato with the sweet potato just because - I think sweet potato is a healthier cousin of regular potatoes. Ref : http://health.clevelandclinic.org/2013/03/white-potatoes-vs-sweet-potatoes-which-is-healthier/

So here is the recipe:

Sweet Potato Kees.

Prep time : 10 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes.

Ingredients:

• Sweet potatoes (orange flesh) : quantity 2  or about 4 cups - washed, peeled and grated
• Green chillies : 2-3 coarsely chopped
• Coconut : 2 tbsp grated
• Peanuts : 2 tbsp coarsely ground
• Salt : to taste

For tempering:

• Ghee / oil : approx 1 tbsp
• Cumin seeds : 1 tsp

Method:

• Peel sweet potatoes and wash them. Set them on a kitchen towel to dry.
• Grate sweet potatoes and set aside.
• Heat ghee/oil in a pan and add cumin seeds.
• Add green chillies with a pinch of salt and fry.
• Add grated sweet potato, salt and toss gently. Stir fry for approx 3-4 minutes or till sweet potato softens and changes to brighter orange color.
• Add peanuts and coconut and mix.
• Cook for further 2 minutes.

Serve hot.