Know Your Potatoes! Purple To Blue: Varieties Of This Vegetable That You Can Add To Your Diet

Potato is a staple food in most households and you can enjoy it in a number of ways. Although we tend to avoid consuming too many, here are some varieties which can be a healthy alternative.

Varieties Of Potatoes That You Can Add To Your Diet

There are more than 200 varieties of potatoes. From starchy to waxy to colourful options like blue and purple, each one comes with a unique taste and texture. (Image Source: Getty)

The Red Gold is a versatile potato variety originating from Canada in the 1970s. These potatoes are found in India and are of medium size, featuring tan or red skin and a golden interior. They are widely used for baking, boiling, roasting, or mashing. It has a number of health benefits as it is rich in vitamin C and antioxidants. Interestingly, people advice to consume the potato's skin owing to its nutrient content. Red potato also helps to increase energy levels, reduce stress levels and lower blood pressure. In addition to that they are a fat and gluten free variety. (Image Source: Getty)

Sweet potatoes are not really potatoes as they are categorised as root vegetable. They have a sweet, creamy texture making it a good option for savoury and sweet dishes. This variety helps to promote gut health, enhance brain function and also benefits the immune system. Sweet potatoes are found in India and you can add this to some dishes in place of regular potatoes. (Image Source: Getty)

Resembling fingers, fingerling potatoes are available in a range of colours. These potatoes have a slender shape, thin skin, and a waxy interior typically marked with colourful veins. They are frequently prepared whole or halved, showcasing their interesting shape. (Image Source: Getty)

Purple Majesty potatoes boast a distinctive visually appealing, deep purple skin and flesh. Classified as all-purpose potatoes, they can be incorporated into any recipe where you want their vibrant colour to stand out. They are a healthy option, found in India as well, that can offer blood sugars and blood pressure benefits, and also may help protect you against cancer. (Image Source: Getty)

All blue potatoes have a dark blue colour inside out. Being more toward the starchy side, they are a good option for baking. Owing to the blue colour, they are rich in anthocyanin and antioxidants giving a nutritional boost. Additionally, they are low in fat and can be grown in India as well. (Image Source: Getty)

The term 'New Potatoes' does not denote a specific type of potato but rather refers to potatoes that are harvested early in the season. These potatoes are characterised by their exceptionally thin skins and a moist, waxy flesh. (Image Source: Getty)