Purple Yam Curry / Kachil Puzhukku

 

• Kachil/Greater Yam -1 small
• Chilly Powder-1/4tsp
• Turmeric Powder-1/4tsp
• Water-1 cup
• Grated coconut -1/2 cup
• Cumin Seeds-1/4tsp
• Shallots-6
• Dry red chilly-2(slits)

1.Remove the skin and wash well. Cut into large cubes
2.Place in a pressure cooker and add chilly powder, turmeric powder, curry leaves,water and salt.
3.Pressure cook for 1 whistle and open the cooker after the pressure settle down
4.Mash the pieces with back of the ladle.
5.Grind grated coconut, cumin seeds and small onions together to a coarse  mixture
6.Add this ground paste to the mashed yam and mix well. Allow it to boil for 5 minutes in medium flame
7.Now do the seasoning . Add seasoning to the curry and close for 5 minutes and mix well
Note: In some places,instead of seasoning they add coconut oil curry leaves to the cooked yam and close for few minutes