Ingredients:

  • 1 lb sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/2 inch cubes
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 10g green chilies, slit lengthwise
  • 1 tbsp ginger, finely minced
  • 2g curry leaves
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp red chili powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions:

  1. Peel the sweet potatoes and dice them into uniform 1/2 inch (1.2cm) cubes, then pat the cubes completely dry with a paper towel.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  3. Add mustard seeds; once they pop and sizzle, add cumin seeds, minced ginger, slit chilies, and curry leaves. Sauté for 30 seconds.
  4. Carefully add the sweet potato cubes to the pan and spread them in a single layer to sear.