Elephant foot yam poriyal

Serves -2

This Elephant foot yam is low in saturated fat,cholestrol and sodium.It is also a good source of dietary fiber,Vitamin C,Potassium and Manganese.
I love it when it is added in avial,kootu.I tried this recipe ( I don't remember where I got this recipe from) it's really fantastic to have this veggie in this form.

Ingredients:

• Elephant foot yam -1 cup sliced
• Red chilli powder -1/2 tsp
• Turmeric powder -1/4 tsp
• Tamarind extract -1 tbsp
• Asafoetida -A generous pinch
• Oil -4tbsp
• Salt -To taste

Method:

• Clean the yam and slice it for about 1/2 cm in thickness.
• Boil water and cook it till 3/4 th of yam is done.Once done drain the water completely.
• Now mix spices,tamarind juice,salt and marinate it for about 10 mins.
• In a dosa tawa add oil and toast the yam well on both sides till it is completely cooked.
• Serve.

Notes:

• Cleaning this particular yam may cause itching in your hands,so better be careful while cleaning.