#Easyrecipe: Sweet Potatoes, Wet Fried Beef, and Beans

This archive report was first published on 11 July 2020.

Healthy Meal for Expectant Mothers ¶

July 11, 2020

As the body of an expectant mother requires additional nutrients, vitamins, and minerals, maintaining a healthy diet during pregnancy is crucial. Chef Ali Mandhry shares a recipe for a complete meal that is both nutritious and delicious.

The recipe features sweet potatoes, which are rich in beta-carotene, a plant compound that is converted into Vitamin A. The dish also includes beef, an excellent source of high-quality protein, and red kidney beans, an excellent plant-based source of fiber, protein, iron, folate, and calcium.

Fried Sweet Potatoes

• Ingredients:
• 3 large sweet potatoes
• Salt to taste
• Paprika or cayenne pepper
• Oil for frying

Instructions:

1. Peel and cut the sweet potatoes into cubes and boil them until soft.
2. Deep fry them until crispy on the outside and moist on the inside.
3. Remove them from the oil and sprinkle some salt and paprika. Set aside.

Red Kidney Beans

• Ingredients:
• 1/2kg red kidney beans (boiled)
• 2 onions, sliced
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 capsicum, sliced
• 1 tomatoes, diced
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 50g tomato paste
• 1/2 cup tamarind extract

Instructions:

1. In a pan over medium heat, add the oil and onions and sauté until soft.
2. Add the capsicum, and then the spices and continue to sauté until fragrant.
3. Add the tomato and cook until mashed.
4. Add the tomato paste and cook until thick.
5. Now add your boiled beans and tamarind extract and bring to a boil.
6. Add in one cup of water, adjust seasoning with salt and cook for another 10 minutes or until thick.

Wet Fried Beef

• Ingredients:
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1 sweet pepper, diced
• 1 teaspoon garlic ginger paste
• 1/2kg beef, cubed
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup vinegar

Instructions:

1. In a pot, add all the above ingredients. Let the beef marinate for about 1 hour.
2. Place the pot over medium heat and then add in three cups of water.
3. Bring to a boil until the beef tenderises.
4. Once soft, continue to cook it until almost all the liquid has evaporated.

Serve the sweet potatoes with a side of the beans and beef wet fried beef.