CHENA MEZHUKKUPURATTI / YAM STIR FRY

  
Elephant foot yam is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids which are known to build up good cholesterol levels in the blood.It is also a good source of nutrients like proteins,vitamin B6,carbohydrates and certain essential minerals.What's more,it's used for people suffering from piles and constipation.Yam(chena)is a popular dish in India.Chena mezhukkupuratti is a quick,dry preparation,best served with rice.

Ingredients: 

• yam- 2cups
• sliced shallots(small onion)-10 nos
• pepper powder-1/2tsp
• corianderpowder-1 tsp
• turmeric powder-a pinch
• dry red chilly(crushed)-3nos
• fennel seeds crushed-1/2 tsp
• mustard seeds-1/2tsp
• curry leaves-a sprig
• water-as required
• salt to taste
• coconut oil-as required 

Method:  

• Clean and cut the yam into small cubes. 
• Cook it with sliced shallots,crushed dry red chillies,coriander pdr,turmeric pdr,fennel seed powder,salt and water.
•  Remove the lid and make it dry.
•  Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds.When it splutters,add curry leaves& 1 sliced shallots.When it turns light brown,put the cooked yam into this.
• Saute occasionally till it turns dry and crispy.
• Add pepper powder into this and remove it from fire.

Serve warm with plain rice and Enjoy!!!

Happy Cooking!!!