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A classic Goan snack featuring sweet potato slices coated in a spiced semolina mix and shallow-fried until golden and crisp. This simple dish offers a delightful contrast of sweet, spicy, and crunchy textures, perfect as a side or an evening treat.
Prepare the Sweet Potatoes
Prepare the Spiced Coating
Coat the Sweet Potato Slices
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A classic Goan snack featuring sweet potato slices coated in a spiced semolina mix and shallow-fried until golden and crisp. This simple dish offers a delightful contrast of sweet, spicy, and crunchy textures, perfect as a side or an evening treat.
This goan recipe takes 25 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 225.59 calories per serving with 5.07g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for snack or side_dish.
Shallow Fry the Talleo
Serve
This recipe works wonderfully with other vegetables like raw banana, potato, yam (suran), or brinjal (eggplant). Adjust the cooking time as needed.
Add 1/2 teaspoon of carom seeds (ajwain) or 1 teaspoon of coarsely crushed coriander seeds to the coating mix for an extra layer of flavor and aroma.
For a lower-oil alternative, arrange the coated slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Spray lightly with oil and bake in a preheated oven at 200°C (400°F) for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crisp.
Sweet potatoes are an excellent source of beta-carotene, which the body converts into Vitamin A. This vitamin is crucial for maintaining healthy vision, supporting the immune system, and promoting skin health.
The combination of sweet potatoes and semolina provides a good amount of dietary fiber, which aids in digestion, helps maintain bowel regularity, and contributes to a feeling of fullness.
Rich in complex carbohydrates, this dish offers a steady release of energy, making it a satisfying and energizing snack that can help prevent energy slumps.
One serving of Sweet Potato Talleo contains approximately 220-230 calories, depending on the amount of oil absorbed during frying.
It is a moderately healthy snack. Sweet potatoes are rich in vitamins and fiber. While it is shallow-fried, it is a better option compared to deep-fried snacks. For a healthier version, you can bake or air-fry them.
Yes, you can. Preheat your air fryer to 180°C (350°F). Arrange the coated slices in a single layer in the basket, spray with a little oil, and air fry for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
Soggy talleo can result from a few things: the oil was not hot enough when you started frying, the pan was overcrowded which lowered the oil temperature, or the sweet potato slices were not patted dry enough before coating.
It is best to coat the slices just before frying. If you coat them too far in advance, the moisture from the sweet potato will seep into the rava coating, making it damp and preventing it from becoming crispy.
They are excellent as a standalone snack with a cup of tea, or as a side dish (a 'talleo' in Goan cuisine) with rice and curry, especially fish curry or dal.