Banana & Kumara (Sweet Potato) Salad

May 31, 2023May 31, 20230 4
Banana & Kumara (Sweet Potato) Salad, A Healthy and Delicious Tropical Recipe
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Prep

15 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 onion , sliced
2 medium kumara , peel and diced
6 bananas
1/2 green capsicum , slice
1/2 cup sultana
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup white vinegar
1 teaspoon turmeric
2 teaspoons curry powder

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
195
Sugar
27g
Fat
0.3g
Banana & Kumara Salad is a tropical recipe that brings together different flavors and textures into a creamy, tangy, and sweet salad that is perfect for any time of the day. Also known as sweet potato, kumara is popular in the Pacific Islands, and its use in this recipe brings a unique twist to an ordinary salad. The recipe balances the sweetness of banana, kumara, and sultanas with the flavors of turmeric and curry powder to create a delicious and healthy salad that can be enjoyed as a side or a main. The salad is a perfect combination of sweet, savory, and tangy making it suitable for both lunch and dinner. It is also a fantastic way to incorporate fruits and vegetables into one's diet.

Instructions

1.In a pot, boil kumara for 20 minutes or until tender.
2.Drain the water by using a colander and let it cool for a few minutes
3.In a separate bowl, mix the sugar, white vinegar, turmeric, and curry powder until blended
4.Add the sliced onion, diced kumara, sliced green capsicum, and sultanas into one bowl and mix well.
5.Pour the sauce over the salad and stir gently until all the ingredients are coated with the sauce.
6.Lastly, add in sliced bananas and chill the salad in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving.

PROS

This salad is easy to make and full of flavor as it combines the sweetness of banana, kumara, and sultanas with the tanginess of the dressing.

It is also a fantastic way to have a healthy and balanced meal as this salad is low in fat, high in fiber, vitamins, and minerals.

CONS

It may not suit someone who prefers savory salad as the recipe combines fruit along with vegetables.

The amount of sugar used in the recipe may also not be ideal for people conscious about their sugar intake.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This Banana & Kumara Salad is a powerhouse of nutrients. The sweet potato in the salad makes it high in vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium, and fiber.
Bananas are also rich in potassium, vitamin C, vitamin B6, and fiber, and its consumption has been linked to lower blood pressure, improved heart health, and better digestion.

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