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

Potato

1. Potato is a type of tuber which is a specialised root system.
2. Such roots are edible.
3. Its scientific name is Solanum tuberosum.
4. It is starchy and high in concentration of energy and nutrition.
5. It is a good source of dietary fibre, carbohydrates and vitamins.
6. Potato peel is richer in dietary fibre.

Method of cooking potatoes that will not lower its nutrients is:

1. Begin with washing the potatoes properly.
2. Dry the potatoes by soaking extra water on their surface.
3. Slice the dry and clean potatoes with the help of a knife into small pieces and put them in a cooking pot.
4. Add oil, salt and spices to cook them properly.
5. Cover the pot while cooking.
6. This method of cooking will result in a healthy and tasty dish of potatoes and will not lower its nutritive content.