CHENA MEZHUKKUPURATTI / ELEPHANT YAM STIR FRY

Ingredients

1. Chena/Elephant Yam (peeled and cubed)- 2 cups
2. Turmeric powder-1/4 tsp
3. Chili powder-1/2 tsp+ 1/2 tsp
4. Mustard seeds-1/4 tsp
5. Curry leaves- 1 sprig
6. Garlic crushed- 2-3 cloves
7. Shallots (sliced)-1/2 cup
8. Pepper powder-1/2 tsp (or to taste)
9. Fennel Powder-1/4 tsp
10. Salt to taste
11. Water

Method

• Thoroughly rinse the cubed chena/yam.Add turmeric powder,1/2 tsp chili powder,salt and water to it and cook until done.Do not over cook.Drain well and keep aside.
• Heat oil in a non stick pan ,add mustard seeds and let it splutter.Add curry leaves,garlic and shallots and saute until it turns translucent.
• Now reduce the flame to low and add 1/2 tsp chili powder, pepper powder and fennel powder.Saute for a few seconds.
• Now add the cooked chena and saute for a few minutes or until it is browned.
• Serve with rice.