Baked Fenugreek Sweet Potatoes
Photo: Jon Shapley, Staff photographer
Growing up in India, I had tasted only one kind of sweet potato, the morning glory that is now believed to have originated in eastern India. During winters in New Delhi, roasted warm chunks of sweet potatoes with toasted spices and lemon juice are sold on the streets. There are thousands of varieties throughout the world, from the Creamsicle — you guessed it, the flesh is sweet and white — to the Okinawa from Japan, which is a gorgeous magenta inside.