Chena / Yam Chips

Ingredients:

200 gm yam/ chena

3/4-1 tsp chilli powder

1/2 tsp coriander powder

1/4 tsp turmeric powder

salt to taste

1 sprig curry leaves

oil for frying

Preparation:

1. Peel off the outer skin of yam, wash it properly and then cut it into thin round slices..
2. In a bowl, add chilli powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder and salt and mix well.
3. Mix the yam slices with this mixture and keep it aside for 20-30 minutes.
4. Heat oil in a deep frying pan and fry the curry leaves and keep it aside.
5. Then add the marinated yam slices and fry them in batches on medium flame, stirring occasionally until crispy and golden brown on both sides for about 5-7 minutes.
6. Drain them on a paper towel and let it cool. 
7. Garnish them with fried curry leaves...Store in an air tight container..