Ingredients: 1 raw plantain/ kaya, peeled and cubed 1/2- 3/4 cup yam/ chena, peeled and cubed 1/2 cup brown chickpeas /kadala, cooked 1/2 tsp kashmiri chilli powder 1/2 cup grated coconut, for grinding 1/4-1/2 cup grated coconut, for roasting 1 garlic clove 2 green chillies 1/2 tsp cumin powder 1/4-1/2 tsp pepper powder 1/2 tsp […]
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Masala Kootu Curry
Ingredients: 1 large raw plantain, peeled and diced 1 1/2 cup chena/ elephan yam/ suran, peeled and diced 1/2 cup brown chickpeas / kadala 1/4 tsp cumin seeds 1/2 tsp black pepper corns 2-3 green chillies, slit 1/4 tsp turmeric powder 1/2 tsp chilli powder 1 1/2-2 cups grated coconut 1/2 tsp garam masala 1/2 […]
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: Peel off the outer skin of yam, wash it properly and then cut it into thin round slices.. In a bowl, add chilli powder, coriander powder, turmeric […]
Chena Mezhukkupuratti/ Yam Stir Fry
Ingredients: 300 gms (2 cups) yam/ chena, peeled and cubed 1/2 cup shallots, sliced 1 tsp crushed red chillies 1/2 tsp pepper powder 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 2 dry red chillies 1 sprig curry leaves 1/2 tsp mustard seeds salt coconut oil Preparation: Cook yam/ chena with 1/4 tsp turmeric powder and salt adding water. […]
Aviyal
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups vegetables, chopped lengthwise ( I used raw bananas, carrots, drumsticks, beans, potatoes and yam) 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1 cup grated coconut 1/2 tsp cumin seeds 3-4 green chillies 3/4-1 cup yoghurt curry leaves 1 tbsp coconut oil salt Preparation: Wash the chopped vegetables and cook it with turmeric powder and […]