Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Toasted Spices and Cilantro (Sabzi)

In the Indian kitchen, sabzi refer to cooked vegetable dishes flavored with aromatics such as onion, ginger and garlic as well as fragrant spices. In our recipe, a nutty, fragrant mix of toasted coconut, sesame seeds and sizzled aromatics coats oven-caramelized roasted sweet potatoes. The contrast of crunchy seeds and creamy potato is deliciously compelling, as is the balance of sweet, savory and spicy flavors. To up the chili heat, leave the seeds in the jalapeño before chopping. If you like, for a touch of acidity, serve with lemon wedges.