These roasted sweet potatoes are great for lunch or dinner with a nice salad. The creamy coconut dressing goes so well with the garam masala I roasted the potatoes with. Garam masala is an Indian spice mixture. The spice mixture varies depending on who makes it. I’ve spoken to a few Indian friends about how they make garam masala and they all have one secret ingredient they use that makes their’s special! Try a few brands and see which one you like the best, or even better….make your own!
Health Benefits:.
Garam Masala Roasted Sweet Potatoes: Sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) is a plant found in the tropical and subtropical belts and is one of the most nutritious tropical and subtropical vegetables. It has been used in traditional medicine for Diabetes Mellitus, although studies are still being conducted to learn more about the potential benefits in regards to diabetes. Sweet potatoes also provide 769% of the daily value for Vitamin A, rivaling green leafy vegetables!
*** This blog is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified healthcare practitioner. All information contained in this blog is the opinion of Monique and is not to be interpreted as medical advice.
“NUMEROUS SCIENTIFIC STUDIES NOW CONFIRM THAT A WHOLE FOODS DIET COMPRISED PRIMARILY OF VEGETABLES, FRUITS, GRAINS, LEGUMES, AND NUTS WITHOUT ADDED OIL, SUGAR, AND SALT IS OPTIMAL FOR HUMAN HEALTH, NOT ONLY PREVENTING A BROAD RANGE OF DISEASE AND ILLNESSES, BUT ALSO REVERSING SOME OF THE MOST DANGEROUS CHRONIC CONDITIONS. THIS FINDING IS OF THE HIGHEST IMPORTANCE TO THE COMMONWEALTH BECAUSE IT COMMUNICATES A TRUTH THAT HAS THE POWER TO SAVE LIVES.”
– PLANTPURE NATION
Our little friend! This pretty little critter was hanging out with us while we grilled, so I had to take a picture. I love its vibrant green color & beautiful blue eyes.
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 large sweet potatoes cut into large wedges (you should have 8 wedges per potato)
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup coconut milk (shake the can)
- juice of 2 limes
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- ¼ cup cilantro
- 12 mint sprigs it should be about 1 tablespoon depending on the size of the sprigs
- 1 – 2 tablespoons water if necessary
- Preheat the oven to 375F. Lightly oil a baking sheet.
- In a large bowl mix the 2 tablespoons olive oil, sweet potatoes, garam masala, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper thoroughly. Place the sweet potatoes on the baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- To make the coconut dressing place the coconut milk, lime juice, garlic cloves, coriander, salt, and pepper in a blender and blend until smooth. Add the cilantro and mint and pulse the blender 1 or 2 times so there are specs of cilantro and mint throughout the dressing.
- The dressing may be a little thicker depending on the brand of coconut milk you use and whether or not you shook it well before using it. Add a little water if the dressing is too thick.
- To serve, place some sweet potatoes on your plate and drizzle with the coconut dressing. I like to eat this with a salad for lunch!
I love sweet potatoes and garam masala. So, even though I am not usually a fan of coconut, I may give it a try in this recipe. I am trying to incorporate things I don’t normally eat outside of meat in more meals to expose my daughter to them. Luckily, the list is small ie beets, coconut, radishes, butterscotch, lol.
lol, that list isn’t bad at all. I’m glad you’re open to giving foods a second chance! I’ve had to try things like 10 times before I finally liked it. 🙂
I am also a fan of sweet potatoes, but I have not a single idea what garam masala is. I wonder if I ever will,. Haha! I wish I could taste this recipe one day.
Garam Masala tastes great! Look it up.
The sweet potatoes with the coconut dressing looks so good! I love the chicken kabobs too! They still look moist and that they have a great flavor on top of them along with the char from the grill! So good!
Thank you!! I definitely think the char on the kebabs added some great flavor!
First time visiting the site, and I was initially confused seeing chicken and the title, but it makes total sense. It’s definitely worth trying! I love sweet potatoes and the chicken looks heavenly!
Thank you! I’m glad you figured it out, lol.
I love me some sweat potatoes, thanks for sharing the recipe as you’ve made me so hungry right now. And the smoothie that’s something I am copying right now.
Thank you! I hope you like the smoothie. 🙂
I am such a fan of sweet potatoes! I would eat them with every meal if I could. Your recipes sound delicious! Can’t wait to try them!
lol, me too! I love sweet potatoes. Thank you. 🙂
I do love me some sweet potatoes – they’re so versatile! I made a sweet potato, spinach and cashew curry you’d probably enjoy (has coconut milk in it too).
I’m definitely trying THIS.
OMG, is the recipe on your website??? That sounds so good! Thank you. 🙂
Wow! These really look delicious and reading the recipes, I am sure they taste good to,specially the chicken kebabs. If healthy food is this delicious I wouldn’t mind embarking on a healthy diet.
lol! Thank you.
This post desperately made me wish our supermarkets in Manila had a more diverse collection. The Garam Masala looks absolutely divine 😀
Yes, sometimes I have to search everywhere to find certain spices, but luckily these days I can order certain ingredients online. Thanks for visiting!
I’ve been eatin sweet potatoes every now and then. I’ll try your recipe next time. We just usually boil them, so it’s nice to try a new way to prepare them.
Oh yea, roasting them tastes amazing!!
I am a huge fan of sweet potatoes and always looking for new recipes for them. Yours looks so delicious! I am completely sold 🙂
Awesome, thank you!! 🙂
This is pretty. The sweet potatoes with the coconut dressing looks so awesome. You make me feel hungry
Thank you!!
Looks so yummy and delicious.. I’d really love to try this out… The dressing r really superb!
Yes, I love the coconut dressing! Thank you.
Another amazing set of meals, how can you say no to these! I love that you combined cranberry with peach, that’s going to be super refreshing especially during summer! The chicken will go so well with lemon and with cardamom added to it, I’m sure it will be bursting with flavor.
Thank you Elizabeth!! 🙂
The roasted sweet potato looks extra tasty. I would love to try this and this is also good for the body.
Thanks!
I love sweet potatoes and your cranberry Peach Smoothie looks yum! Thanks for sharing the recipe with us!
Thanks for visiting!
Though I like sweet potatoes, I haven’t tried any recipes with it. I love spicy food and I think I’ll like this one…
I think you will too!! Thanks.
The sweet potatoes with the coconut dressing looks so good! I’d really love to try this out.
Thank you!
I regularly use Garam Masala in my cooking. It adds that spicy zing to the food. Simply love your smoothie and instead of sweet potato, I think I would like potato more.
Oh yea, garam masala is great with regular potatoes too!!
We eat sweet potatoes quite a bit in my family. We also are pretty obsessed with coconut. I’m printing this to try at our next family dinner! I also love how you got that picture of the lizard! How perfect!
Awesome, thanks! I hope you like it. I love the lizard picture too!
At first I saw word Garam Masala, I assumed it is some indian recipe but it is yummy and lovely to try out.
You don’t like Indian recipes!? It’s one of my favorite cuisines 🙂 Let me know how you like the sweet potatoes!
I so envy you that you can eat so much carbs and still lose weight. Wow! I wish I can be like you but I’m one of those you say are afraid of it as my body doesn’t respond to it the way yours does. I love how those kebabs look, btw!
lol! I completely understand. Everyone’s body is different so we always have to do what feels right to us! Thank you for commenting 🙂
The Garam Masala Sweet Potatoes sound soooo good!! I’d love to recreate the sauce on my own and try it with other root crop carbs!
Thanks!
I love sweet potatoes and going to try your recipe the Garam Masala Roasted Sweet Potatoes. Yummsss.
thanks