Potatoes - Sweet (Red)

Fresh Red Sweet Potatoes (Shakarkandi) — UK Nationwide Delivery

Bring naturally sweet, earthy flavour to your cooking with fresh red sweet potatoes, also known as shakarkandi. Sourced from India, these versatile root vegetables develop a soft, creamy texture when cooked, making them a delicious choice for comforting curries, roasted sides and traditional Indian sweets.

From a warming tray of cumin-spiced roast sweet potatoes to tangy shakarkandi chaat, they're an easy way to add sweetness and variety to everyday meals. Order online from Curry Kart with UK nationwide delivery available.

Why Choose Red Sweet Potatoes?

• Naturally sweet and earthy: A delicious contrast to chilli, warming spices and tangy tamarind.
• Soft, creamy texture: Ideal for mashing, curries and halwa once cooked.
• Versatile kitchen ingredient: Roast, steam, boil or add to your favourite South Asian recipes.
• Sourced from India: A familiar ingredient for traditional shakarkandi dishes.
• Naturally gluten-free: Suitable for gluten-free and plant-based recipes when prepared with suitable ingredients.

How to Cook Shakarkandi

• Sweet potato chaat: Boil or roast until tender, then toss with chaat masala, lemon juice and tamarind to taste.
• Spiced curries: Cut into cubes and simmer in your favourite curry sauce until tender.
• Shakarkandi halwa: Boil and mash, then cook with ghee and cardamom for a comforting sweet dish.
• Roasted sweet potatoes: Toss with oil, cumin and chilli, then roast until tender and golden at the edges.
• Simple mash: Boil until soft and mash for a naturally sweet side dish.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Best used within 1–2 weeks.

UK Delivery

UK nationwide delivery available. Order fresh red sweet potatoes online from Curry Kart for your next curry, chaat or family meal.