Peel the sweet potatoes and cut into 1 inch cubes.
In a large pan, heat the oil and add the sweet potato cubes.
Saute for 1 minute while mixing with a wooden spoon.
Add the hawaig spice and continue cooking and mixing for additional 1 minute.
Add the water and salt. Mix well. Cook covered on low heat for 8-10 minutes.
Personal notes
This is a simple and flavorful side dish that comes together quickly and highlights
the aromatic depth of hawaij spice. The natural sweetness of the sweet potatoes is
balanced by the savory warmth of the blend, creating a comforting dish with unexpected richness.
Like the
Cauliflower and Peas with Hawaij Spice recipe,
it is ready in just 15 minutes, an easy option for weeknight dinners.
If preparing a few hours ahead, cook for only 5 minutes and finish with an additional 3-5 minutes when reheating.
What is exciting about this recipe is how a single spice blend transforms a familiar ingredient, sweet potatoes, into something new with almost no effort.
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Background:
Hawaij is a Yemeni ground spice blend,
made from cumin, turmeric, coriander,
black pepper, cardamom, and cloves.
Take note:
Measurements: sweet potato
2 lbs = 2 large sweet potato
Alternatives:
Substitue the sweet potato with
a regular potato, increase the cooking time
to 14 minutes
