Maharashtrian Ratalyacha Kees |Shakarkand Upma | Grated Sweet Potato Stir Fry

This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Ratalyacha kees (Grated Sweet Potato ) is a traditional Maharashtrian recipe prepared mainly during fasting. This is a gluten-free, no onion no garlic recipe, beginner-friendly, upvas / vrat recipe.

Ratala in English means Sweet Potato and kees means grated. Hence ratalyacha kees means “grated sweet potato stir fry

This recipe is sweet and spicy. The sweetness naturally comes with the potato and spiciness from the green chilles that are added to it.

Sweet potato is a root vegetable rich in vitamin A. It is low in calories and believe it or not it’s actually recommended for diabetic patients as well.

There are various ways in which you can consume sweet potato.

You can make ratalyacha sheera ie sweet pudding, ratalyache kaap ie cut thin slices and roast them on a skillet using spices of your choice, roast on flame or make vegetable by cooking the sweet potato in a pressure cooker.

In my home, we make this recipe using ghee along with roasted crushed peanut powder and some spices and herbs. To make it vegan, instead of ghee use oil instead.

This ratalyacha kees is also consumed during upvas / vrat / fasting.

Apart from these ratalycha kees, dishes like sabudana khichadi, sabudana thalipeeth, ratalyachi bhaji (sweet potato sabji), farali pattice are also regular at our house.

Sabudana Thalipeeth

Farali pattice

Ratalaychi Bhaji – Sweet Potato Stir Fry

Upvas Recipe

No Onion Garlic Recipes

Maharashtrian Recipes

Breakfast Recipes

Beginner-Friendly Recipes

Food FAQ’s

Let’s see how to make Ratalyacha Kees in traditional Maharashtrian style in your home kitchen.

Maharashtrian Ratalyacha Kees |Shakarkand Upma | Grated Sweet Potato Stir Fry https://thespicycafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/RATALAYCHA-KEES.jpg https://thespicycafe.com/maharashtrian-ratalyacha-kees-shakarkand-upma/
RATALYACHA KEES
Serves: 3 Persons
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Cooking level: Easy
Taste: Sweet and Spicy
  • 1/2 kg Ratala (Sweet Potato)
  • 2 tablespoon Ghee (To make it vegan, instead of ghee use oil instead)
  • 2 teaspoon Cumin seeds
  • 3 Green chillies
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar (Optional)
  • 1/2 cup Roasted peanut powder
  • Salt to taste
  • Scrub sweet potato and wash thoroughly to remove the dirt on the potato.
  • Peel the skin and grate it. I personally do not transfer the grated potatoes into the water but if you want to you may transfer the grated potato into clean water to that potato does not oxidize.
  • Now in a deep pan/kadhai heat ghee/oil (for vegan method) and add cumin seeds.
  • Once the cumin seeds starts to sizzle, add finely chopped green chillies and mix well.
  • In case you have kept the grated potato in water, then make sure to squeeze all excess water from ratala/potato otherwise the kees might turn soggy.
  • Add salt and sugar, mix well and cover pan with a lid.
  • Check for seasoning at this time.
  • Cover the pan with lid and cook for 15-20 minutes, stir occasionally in between.
  • Once the kees get nice steam and the grated potato is tender they will look transparent and glazy.
  • You may at this time add finely cut coriander leaves and scraped coconut if you want. I generally don’t like it hence I avoid it.
  • Ratalyacha kees is ready.
  • Serve it hot.

If you like recipes like these, let’s connect on Youtube, Instagram & Facebook.

Thank you for stopping by, I would really love to know your thoughts on this recipe.

If you like this recipe or make this recipe do leave a comment and share the picture. I would love to see your creation.

Use the hashtag #thespicycafemumbai to feature on Instagram and Facebook.

You can subscribe to my weekly newsletter to get more recipes, tips, and special updates directly in your mailbox.

For newbie bloggers: In case you are a beginner blogger, do check my other blog eralivine.com for tips on blogging especially for beginners.

Happy Cooking!

Leave a Comment