The peel of the sweet potato is not only edible, but it is also more nutritious than its pulp. It contains abundant amounts of fiber, vitamin C, vitamin E and antioxidants like beta-carotene. If you are fond of zero-waste cooking and want to add extra nutrition to your diet, there are 6 ways you can use sweet potato peels.
Crispy and Healthy Peel Chips
If you are looking for something crunchy for your evening snack, then chips made from sweet potato peels will prove to be a great option. Cut the peels lengthwise, sprinkle them with a little olive oil, salt, pepper and chaat masala. Bake them in air fryer or oven at 180°C until golden and crispy. This will prepare a healthy and fiber rich snack.
Multipurpose Peel Powder
To make powder and store it, wash the peels thoroughly and dry them in the sun. When they become hard, grind them in a mixer and make a fine powder. Store this powder in an airtight container. Now whenever you make batter for roti, paratha or cheela, add 2-3 spoons of this powder. This will not only increase the nutritional value of the flour but will also give a rich taste and better texture to the rotis.
Nutritious Paratha Stuffing
Instead of throwing away the sweet potato peels, grate them finely. Now add finely chopped onion, green chilli, ginger and coriander leaves to it. This mixture can be used as stuffing for paratha. After cooking, these peels become very soft and tasty. This method is best for those children who are reluctant to eat vegetables.
Make gravy and soup thicker
Often cornflour or cream is used to thicken the gravy. Instead, grind the peels of boiled sweet potatoes and make a smooth paste. Mix this paste in dal, vegetable gravy or soup. This will give your dish a rich and creamy texture, while also adding a slight natural sweetness to the taste.
Vegetable Stock and Soup Booster
When you prepare vegetable stock, adding sweet potato peels to it enhances both its flavor and color. The minerals present in the peels dissolve in water and make it more healthy. You can boil them in any soup and then mash them, which increases the fiber content of the soup and will make it very light for the stomach and easily digestible.
Roasted Garnishes and Salad Toppings
Cut the sweet potatoes along with the peel into round slices and fry them with a little butter. After roasting, the peel part becomes slightly caramelized and crispy. By cutting them into small pieces, you can add them to your salad or pasta as garnishing. With its help, a simple looking salad will get a premium and aesthetic look.
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