I do both as just a change, but Mika seems to like the cooked better, I just cook it for about 3-4 min. so is just soft but not cooked right through. If you yourself tastes a raw veg and then a partially cooked on you will notice a sweeter taste with the cooked one. It also works well for sweet potatoe, cut it into strips the size of french fries, cook it, cool it and keep a small bag in the fridge for treats or re-heat and mash up to go along with dinner.
Carolyn & Mika