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Taro Stem / Chembin Thandu (Thaalu ) Aviyal

Published on March 09, 2024
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Ingredients:

2 taro stems / chembin thandu / thaalu

1 tsp turmeric powder

1 tsp chilli powder

3 green chillies

1 cup grated coconut

1 tsp cumin seeds

1/2 cup yogurt

salt to taste

1 sprig curry leaves

3 tbsp coconut oil

Preparation:

  1. Peel off the outer skin of taro stem and cut into thin slices.
  2. Wash well and add salt into this and mix well with hand and keep for 5 minutes. Then squeeze well with hand and keep it aside.
  3. Crush grated coconut, cumin seeds and 1 green chilli together and keep it aside.
  4. Heat 2 tbsp coconut oil in a kalchatti / clay pot / pan and add taro stem, turmeric powder, chilli powder, 2 slit green chillies and mix well and cook covered till done.
  5. Add yogurt to this and mix well and cook for 1-2 minutes.
  6. Then add the crushed coconut mixture, mix well and cook covered for 2-3 minutes at low flame. Adjust the salt and switch off the flame.
  7. Add 1 tbsp coconut oil and a few curry leaves. Keep it covered for 10 minutes and mix gently…Serve with rice….