HOW TO MAKE SRILANKAN STYLE PURPLE YAM PITTU

How day I’m sharing how to make Sri Lanka style Purple Yam pittu

Purple Yam is a type of yam, which is an edible tuber. originated in Asia's tropics. It grows on a vine as opposed to underground. It has flesh that ranges from violet-purple to bright lavender in color and is covered in greyish-brown skin. When cooked, purple yam softens to the consistency of a potato. It is very similar to purple sweet potato varieties and is frequently confused with them due to their similar color and taste. Purple yam, on the other hand, has a moister texture and a higher anthocyanin content than sweet potatoes. Purple yam can be used for both sweet and savory dishes. Because of the high concentration of anthocyanins in it, it turns dishes a vivid violet color.

Purple yam contains antioxidants such as Vitamin C and anthocyanins, which help to protect against free radical damage.

Purple yams contain two anthocyanins, cyanidin and peonidin, which may protect against lung cancer, colon cancer, and prostate cancer.

It contains flavonoids, which aid in the reduction of blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. It also has a low glycemic index, which helps to keep blood sugar levels stable.
It is beneficial to heart health because it lowers blood pressure, which reduces the risk of heart attacks and strokes.

Purple yam contains antioxidants such as Vitamin A and C, which can help reduce the risk and symptoms of asthma.

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