Question

Paheli and Boojho peeled some potatoes and cut them into small pieces. They washed and boiled them in water. They threw away the excess water and fried them in oil adding salt and spices. Although the potato dish tasted very good, its nutrient value was less. Suggest a method of cooking potatoes that will not lower the nutrients in them.

Answer 1

Potatoes are nutritious vegetables that provide carbohydrates, vitamins (especially vitamin C), minerals and dietary fibre. Consuming potatoes along with their skin (peel) provides extra dietary fibre and nutrients. A method of cooking potatoes that will not lower their nutrient value is :

Wash the potatoes and cut them into thin slices. Cook the potatoes in little amount of oil and some water by adding salt and spices. Cover the cooking pot while cooking. This method helps to conserve the nutrients of potatoes.