# Ratalyacha Kees

> Ratalyacha Kees is a traditional Maharashtrian dish made with grated sweet potato, seasoned with aromatic spices and crunchy peanuts. It is a wholesome choice for a balanced diet, offering a comforting texture and vibrant flavour.

- Category: Breakfast
- Diet: Vegetarian
- Time: 24 min · Serves 3 · Easy
- Per serving: 255 kcal · 5 g protein · 21 g carbs · 18 g fat
- Tags: Navratri Friendly, Fibre, Vitamin A
- Published: 2026-10-10
- Source: https://idyora.com/recipes/ratalyacha-kees

## Ingredients

### Main Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potato, grated
- 2 tbsp ghee
- ¼ cup peanuts, crushed
- 1 tsp cumin
- 2-3 small green chilli, chopped
- 5 g curry leaves
- ¼ cup grated coconut
- 1 tsp rock salt
- 2 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped

## Method

1. **Prepare the Base.** Heat 2 tbsp ghee in a heavy-bottomed pan on medium heat. Add 1 tsp cumin and let them splutter, then add 5 g curry leaves and 2-3 chopped green chillies.
2. **Sauté Sweet Potato.** Add the grated sweet potato to the pan. Cook for about 8-10 minutes on medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sweet potato is tender and lightly golden.
3. **Add Seasoning.** Stir in 1 tsp rock salt and ¼ cup crushed peanuts. Cook on medium heat for 2 minutes, stirring constantly until the peanuts are lightly toasted and the salt is evenly distributed throughout.
4. **Garnish and Serve.** Turn off the heat completely. Fold in ¼ cup grated coconut and 2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves, tossing gently for 30 seconds until the coconut is warmed through and fragrant, then serve immediately.

## Tips

- Ensure the sweet potatoes are grated evenly so they cook at the same rate.
- Using rock salt makes this recipe suitable for those observing Navratri fasts.
- Add a squeeze of lemon juice at the end if you prefer a tangy finish.

## How to serve

Serve this dish warm in a small bowl as a comforting breakfast or a light snack.

## Nutrients per serving

- Fibre: 4.7g
- Calcium: 57mg
- Iron: 1.9mg
- Sodium: 841mg
- Vitamin C: 3mg

## Why it's good for you

Sweet potatoes are a nutrient-dense food that contains bioactive compounds, including carotenoids and minerals [1]. Orange-fleshed varieties are specifically noted as a superior source of beta-carotene, which is a precursor to vitamin A [1]. Integrating such vegetables into your daily meals can contribute to a balanced diet [1]. 

This recipe uses ghee, which is a source of fat-soluble vitamins like A, D, and E [2]. Research indicates that ghee is composed of a variety of fatty acids, including short, medium, and long-chain fatty acids [2]. The addition of cooking oils or fats like ghee to vegetables has been shown to potentially lower the glycemic index of the meal [3]. 

Peanuts provide a source of plant-based protein and fat, contributing to the overall satiety of the dish [4]. Including a variety of vegetables and legumes in your diet supports healthy eating patterns [5]. Please consult with your doctor or a registered dietitian if you have specific health conditions or dietary requirements to ensure your meal plan meets your individual needs.

## Sources

1. [A comprehensive review of sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas [L.] Lam): Revisiting the associated health benefits](https://agris.fao.org/search/en/records/65df8a9e0f3e94b9e5d998f3) — FAO
2. [Health benefits of ghee: Review of Ayurveda and modern ...](https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10789628/) — US National Institutes of Health, 2024
3. [Interactive Effect of Retrogradation and Addition of Pulses, Cooking Oil on Predicted Glycemic Index and Resistant Starch of Potato](https://exa.ai/library/publication/bjh771b2mlz) — exa.ai, 2022
4. [exa.ai](https://exa.ai/library/publication/glnccqvzfbr) — exa.ai, 2023
5. [Glycemic and Insulinemic Responses of Vegetables and Beans Powders Supplemented Chapattis in Healthy Humans: A Randomized, Crossover Trial](https://exa.ai/library/publication/q7tg0cg6352) — exa.ai, 2019