Elephant yam fry

Serves - 2

Ingredients:

• Elephant yam/ karunai kizhangu- 2 cups chopped into cubes
• Red chilli powder - 1 tsp
• Coriander powder -1&1/2 tsp
• Turmeric powder -1/8 tsp
• Garam masala -1/2 tap
• Oil - to deep fry
• Mustard seeds -1/4 tsp
• Curry leaves - few
• Salt - To taste

Method:

• Take a tsp of tamarind puree and dissolve them in 4 cups of water
• Chop elephant yam into cubes and immerse them in the above mentioned tamarind water.
• Once all chopping is done wash them well and let it dry for few minutes.
• Now deep fry them in oil till its 3/4 th done.
• Drain them in a paper towel and add all the spice powders,salt and mix them so that it is coated well.
• Now in a pan add 2 tsp oil and temper with mustard seeds and Curry leaves.
• Now add the masala mixed yam and cook till it's done completely.
• Serve.

Notes:

• Immersing in tamarind water will remove the itching property of the yam.
• Adjust spices to your preference.