Ingredients: 1/2 cup white chickpeas / vellakadala, cooked1/4 tsp + 1/4 tsp turmeric powder1 1/2 cup yam/ chena, peeled and cubed1 big raw plantain/ kaya, peeled and cubed1 tsp chilli powder1/4 tsp pepper powder1 cup grated coconut, for grinding1 cup grated coconut, for roasting1/4 tsp + 1/4 tsp cumin seeds1 tbsp grated jaggery1/2 tsp mustard seeds2 […]
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Chena Muthira Erissery / Yam – Horse Gram Erissery
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup yam / chena, peeled and chopped into cubes1/2 cup muthira / horse gram1/2 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp chilli powder3/4 cup + 1/3 cup grated coconut3 green chillies2 garlic cloves1/2 tsp cumin seeds3 dry red chillies2 sprig curry leaves1 tsp mustard seedssalt to taste1 tsp + 1 1/2 tbsp coconut oil Preparation:
Chena – Kumbalanga (Yam – Ash Gourd) Pulinchaaru
Ingredients: 1 cup yam / chena, cut into cubes1 cup ash gourd/ kumbalanga, cut into cubes1 tsp chilli powder1/2 tsp turmeric powderlemon sized tamarind1 cup grated coconut4 shallots3/4 tsp cumin seeds1/2 tsp mustard seeds1 sprig curry leavessalt to taste2 tbsp coconut oil Preparation: Recipe Source: Instagram
Chena Pachadi / Yam Pachadi
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup yam / chena3/4 cup grated coconut2 green chillies1 cup yoghurt2 tsp mustard seeds1 sprig curry leaves2-3 dry red chilliessalt to taste2 tsp coconut oil Preparation:
Chena, Kaya and Carrot Kootu Curry
Ingredients: 1 big raw plantain/ kaya, peeled and cubed1 cup yam/ chena, peeled and cubed1 carrot, peeled and cubed3/4-1 cup brown chickpeas /kadala, cooked1 tsp chilli powder1/2 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp pepper powder1 tbsp grated jaggery1 cup grated coconut, for grinding1/2 cup grated coconut, for roasting1/2 tsp + 1/2 tsp cumin seeds1/2 urad dal1/2 tsp […]
Chena (Yam) Pulissery / Moru Curry
Ingredients: 1 cup yam/ chena, chopped1 1/4-1 1/2 cup grated coconut1 tsp turmeric powder1/2 tsp cumin seeds3 green chillies1/2 tsp pepper corns1 1/2 cup yoghurt, beaten1 tsp mustard seeds1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds2-3 dry red chillies1 sprig curry leavessalt to taste1 1/2 tbsp coconut oil Preparation: Peel and chop yam into small pieces and keep it […]
White Aviyal
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups vegetables, chopped lengthwise ( I used raw plantains, carrots, drumsticks, beans, long beans, ash gourd and yam)5 green chillies3/4 cup grated coconut1/2 tsp cumin seeds1/2 cup sour yogurt, beaten2 sprig curry leaves2 tbsp coconut oilsalt to taste Preparation: Cut the vegetables into 2 inch long pieces ( about 2 1/2 cups […]
Chena Vanpayar Erissery / Yam – Red Beans Erissery
Ingredients: 1 cup yam / chena, peeled and chopped1/2 cup vanpayar / red cow peas / red beans1 1/2 – 2 tsp chilli powder1 1/4 tsp turmeric powder1 cup + 1/2 cup grated coconut2 green chillies2 garlic cloves1/2 tsp cumin seeds5 shallots, sliced2 dry red chillies2 sprig curry leaves1 tsp mustard seedssalt to taste2 tbsp […]
Kurukku Kalan / Yam and Raw Banana Kalan
Ingredients: 1 big raw plantain/ banana, chopped into cubes1 cup yam / chena, chopped into cubes1/2 tsp turmeric powder1/2 tsp kashmiri chilli powder1 tsp pepper powder1 1/2 cup grated coconut3/4 tsp cumin seeds3 green chillies2 cups yogurtsalt to taste1 tsp + 3/4 tsp ghee1/2 tsp mustard seeds1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds3-4 dry red chillies1 sprig curry […]
Chana Dal / Kadalaparippu Kootu Curry
Ingredients: 1/2 cup chana dal / kadalaparippu250 gm ashgourd / kumbalanga150 gm pumpkin / mathanga1 carrot250 gm yam / chena1 1/2 cup grated coconut, for grinding3/4 tsp cumin seeds1 cup grated coconut1 tsp turmeric powder2 tsp chilli powder, heaped1/2 cup jaggery, gratedsalt to taste1/2 tsp mustard seeds1 sprig curry leaves3-4 tbsp coconut oil Preparation: Soak […]
Chena Varavu / Yam Thoran
Ingredients: 2 cups elephant yam / chena, peeled and cubed1/2 cup grated coconut3 cloves garlic, crushed1/2-1 tsp chilly powder1/4 tsp turmeric powder1/2-1 tsp tamarind pulp / small piece tamarind1 tsp mustard seeds1 sprig curry leaves2 tsp oilsalt to taste Preparation: Peel and chop yam into small cubes. In a pan, add chopped yam and cook […]
Chena Koottan / Yam Curry
Ingredients: 500 gm yam, peeled and cubed1 cup grated coconut4-5 green chillies, slit1/2 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp chilli powder1/4 tsp cumin seeds2 shallots, chopped2 garlic cloves, chopped1 tsp ghee3 dry red chillies1 tsp mustard seeds1 sprig curry leavessalt to taste1 tbsp coconut oil Preparation: In a pan, add the cubed yam with chilli powder, turmeric […]