8 ways to enjoy sweet potato for evening snacks with chai

Evening snacks like samosa, aloo tikki, tikki chaat, pani puri and more have a common link and that is potato. And when it comes to healthy eating habits, we often read about switching from potato to sweet potatoes. So, if you are someone who is in that transition phase and craving the flavours of potato, here are some interesting sweet potato snacks that are best enjoyed with chai. For the unversed, sweet potatoes are one of the healthiest root vegetables and an ideal alternative to regular potatoes. They are rich in vitamin A, and even studies suggest that they are rich in antioxidants such as anthocyanins and carotenoids, which help neutralize free radicals, reduce oxidative stress, and may lower the risk of chronic diseases like cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and diabetes. Scroll down to read about the dishes.

This makes for a healthy indulgence for those who skip chaat because of potatoes. To make this, simply cube and roast sweet potatoes, then toss with chopped onions, green chutney, tamarind chutney, chaat masala, curd, lemon juice and sev.

This is a healthy alternative to regular potato fries. To make this, cut sweet potatoes into wedges, season with paprika and salt, and bake or air fry till crisp. Serve with mint yogurt dip and enjoy.

To make this, mash boiled sweet potatoes with spices like cumin, coriander, and chilli powder, and addd a little cornflour, shape into patties, and shallow fry till golden. Serve hot with green chutney.

To make this exotic delight, use round slices of boiled sweet potato as a base on toast and apply peanut butter, curd, or avocado on top for a nutritious snack.

To make this munchy that goes well with drinks and chai, simply toss sweet potato cubes with olive oil, cumin powder, and chilli flakes, then bake till caramelised. Enjoy!

This is one of the most famous snacks and to make it, you need to mix mashed sweet potato with grated carrots and herbs, coat lightly, and pan-sear for a crunchy outside and gooey inside. Enjoy with tomato ketchup or mint chutney.

This is a South Indian-style snack, made with boiled cubes of sweet potatoes, tempered with mustard seeds, curry leaves, grated coconut, and lemon and enjoyed with chai or coffee.

This one is for those with a sweet tooth. All you need to do is, cook grated sweet potato with ghee, milk, and jaggery until you attain the consistency of halwa. Top it with nuts and enjoy!

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