Island Sweet Potatoes

• sweet potatoes↗1 1⁄2 lbs

  peeled and cut into chunks

• carrots↗1 1⁄2 lbs

  peeled and cut into chunks

• butter↗3 tablespoons
• small onion↗1
• cloves garlic, minced↗2
• chopped fresh gingerroot2 tablespoons
• curry powder↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• bottled mango chutney, chopped1⁄2 cup
• salt and pepper

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Cook potatoes and carrots in boiling water until tender; drain, reserve some cooking liquid.

2. 2

   In a small pan, melt butter.

3. 3

   Cook onion, garlic and ginger until soft but not brown.

4. 4

   Add curry powder, and cook 1 minute more.

5. 5

   Puree potatoes and carrots using a food processor, food mill, or mash with potato masher.

6. 6

   Mix in curry mixture and chutney; if mixture is too thick, thin with reserved cooking liquid.

7. 7

   Season to taste with salt and pepper.