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Tandoori Sweet Potatoes With Raita And Pilau

Tandoori Sweet Potatoes With Raita And Pilau is built on Sweet Potatoes Or Yams Curry Butter, Unsalted Butter, Garam Masala Or Curry Powder Pilau, Onion, and Basmati Rice. About 25 min from start to finish for 4. Keep it handy for the next time you cook it.

Illustrative photo

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb
• 1 1/2 tbsp
• 1 tbsp
• 1
• 1 cup
• 2 cup
• 1/3 cup
• 1/4 cup
• 8 oz
• 1 tbsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Peel potatoes and cut into 1/2-inch slices.

2. 2

   In a small bowl, melt the butter; add curry powder or garam masala and stir.

3. 3

   Add potato slices and toss to coat.

4. 4

   Reserve remaining butter.

5. 5

   Grill potatoes, covered, over medium heat for 15 to 18 minutes or until tender, turning occasionally.

6. 6

   Meanwhile, for the pilau, in a large saucepan, heat the remaining curry-butter over a medium setting.

7. 7

   Add onion; cook about 3 minutes or until tender.

8. 8

   Add the rice; cook and stir for 3 to 4 minutes more or until the rice begins to brown.

9. 9

   Carefully add the water.

10. 10

    Heat to boiling; reduce heat.

11. 11

    Simmer, covered, about 15 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.

12. 12

    Remove from heat.

13. 13

    Stir in apricots, almonds and salt and pepper to taste. cover and let stand for 5 minutes.

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    RAITA: combine yogurt and cilantro in a small bowl; season with salt and pepper if desired.

15. 15

    Serve the sweet potatoes with the pilau and raita.

16. 16

    Per serving: 451 calories, 13g fat (25% CFF), 6g fiber.

17. 17

    "Grilled Vegetarian Entree with side dishes"

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    "Better Homes and Gardens Fresh and Simple: Casual Cookouts 1999"

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    T(Grill)

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    Serving Ideas: Mango sorbet dessert.

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    NOTES: Sweet potatoes are great on the grill. Spiced with curry butter, served with yogurt sauce and a fruit and nut pilaf.