Rongalau Pitika

Name: Rongalau Pitika
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2-3 servings
Cuisine: Assamese
Ingredients: 2 medium Sweet Potato, cubed; 1 small Onion, thinly sliced; 2 cloves Garlic, finely chopped; 1 inch Ginger, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons mustard oil; 1 Chili, dried red; salt, to taste; 1 handful Cilantro, chopped

Veg Vegan

A mashed pumpkin dish prepared with mustard oil, green chilies, and spices, often served as a comforting side in Assamese meals.

Cuisines

Assamese

Best for

Lunch Dinner

Recipe

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Total: 30 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

	2 medium	Sweet Potato , cubed
	1 small	Onion , thinly sliced
	2 cloves	Garlic , finely chopped
	1 inch	Ginger , finely chopped
	2 tablespoons	Mustard oil
	1	Chili , dried red
	—	Salt , to taste
	1 handful	Cilantro , chopped

Instructions

1 Boil the sweet potatoes until they are tender and can be easily pierced with a fork. This should take about 20 minutes.
2 Once boiled, drain the water and let the sweet potatoes cool slightly.
3 Peel the sweet potatoes and place them in a mixing bowl.
4 Finely chop the onion, garlic, ginger, green chili, and coriander leaves.
5 Add the chopped onion, garlic, ginger, green chili, and coriander leaves to the bowl with the sweet potatoes.
6 Pour the mustard oil over the mixture and add salt to taste.
7 Mash everything together with a fork or your hands until well combined and slightly chunky.
8 Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
9 Serve the Rongalau Pitika as a side dish or with rice.

Tips

For a smokier flavor, roast the sweet potatoes instead of boiling them.