Sweet Potato Fudge

Sweet Potato Fudge

This is the best way to finish off leftover sweet potatoes. It's a nutrient dense dessert using healthy ingredients without compromising on taste. Do try out this. It's really simple to make and will be a hit with adults and kids. It's the best way to disguise sweet potato for those fussy eaters. They would never suspect the main ingredient.  

Ingredients

Sweet Potato (boiled and grated) - 1 cup
Ghee - 2 tbsp
Jaggery (powdered) - 4 to 5 tbsp (according to taste)
Condensed milk - 1 tbsp
Coconut milk (thick) - 4 tbsp
Salt - a pinch
Cashewnut (pieces) - 2 tbsp
Raisins - 1 tbsp
Cardamom powder - 2 tsp 

Method
Heat ghee in a pan
Add the sweet potato and roast it on slow flame for about 10 mins
Add condensed milk to coconut milk and mix well
Add to sweet potato and mix well 
Add salt, jaggery and keep roasting on slow flame for about 10 mins
Add cashews and raisins and mix well
Bake for 10 mins in an oven preheated at 160 degrees C
Cool and cut into pieces

Health Benefits of Sweet Potato

Packed with calcium, potassium, and vitamins A and C

Boost in energy. Iron in sweet potatoes helps provide you energy

Stronger muscles. Potassium in sweet potatoes helps build muscle and keep your heart working

Contains antioxidant Beta-carotene. Promotes healthy vision

Vitamin B6 in sweet potatoes helps fight off many diseases

High in dietary fibre. Stabilizes blood sugar

Helps boost brain function and improves memory

Enhances immunity

Weight loss and weight management. Promotes feeling of fullness

Improved skin. The vitamin C in sweet potatoes is important for your skin and promotes healing