How to Cook Sweet Potatoes Without Water | 2 Easy Ways

Method 1: Cook Sweet Potato in an Iron Kadai

1: Wash the sweet potatoes

• Wash the sweet potatoes very well under running water and remove any dirt or soil. Cut away any damaged or spoiled portions.

2: Prepare the kadai

• Take a heavy iron kadai and place a heat-safe stand inside it. Arrange the washed sweet potatoes over the stand.

3: Cover and cook

• Cover the kadai tightly with a suitable lid or plate.
• Make sure the lid fits properly and there is minimal gap, as this helps retain the heat and steam released naturally from the sweet potatoes.
• Place the kadai on an induction or stovetop and cook on the lowest heat for approximately 20–25 minutes.
• The exact cooking time depends on the size and thickness of your sweet potatoes.

4: Check for doneness

• Insert a knife or skewer into the thickest part of a sweet potato. If it goes in easily without resistance, the sweet potato is cooked.
• If it still feels firm, cover and cook for a few more minutes.

5: Rest and peel

• Switch off the heat and let the sweet potatoes rest inside the covered kadai for about 5 minutes.
• Allow them to cool slightly and peel while they are still warm.

Method 2: Cook Sweet Potato in a Pressure Cooker

1: Wash the sweet potatoes

• For the second method, wash another batch of sweet potatoes thoroughly.

2: Prepare the pressure cooker

• Place a stand inside the pressure cooker and arrange the sweet potatoes on it.
• Close the cooker and remove the pressure regulator/whistle.

3: Cover and cook

• Cook on the lowest flame for approximately 20–25 minutes.
• The cooking time will vary according to the size of the sweet potatoes.

4: Check for doneness

• Once cooked, carefully open the cooker and check using a knife or skewer.
• If the knife slides in easily, they are ready.

5: Rest and peel

• Remove the sweet potatoes and allow them to cool slightly for 5–7 minutes before peeling.