Chena Mezhukkupuratti / Elephant Yam Stir Fry

Ingredients

• Chena/Elephant Yam (peeled and cubed) - 2 cups
• Turmeric powder -1/4 tsp
• Chili powder -1/2 tsp + 1/2 tsp
• Mustard seeds -1/4 tsp
• Curry leaves - 1 sprig
• Red Chilly - 1
• Garlic crushed - 3 cloves
• Shallots (sliced) -1/2 cup
• Pepper powder -1/2 tsp

Preparation

1.Thoroughly rinse the cubed chena/yam.

2.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.

3.Heat oil in a non stick pan ,add mustard seeds and let it splutter. Add curry leaves, garlic, red chilly  and shallots and saute until it turns translucent.

4.Now reduce the flame to low and add 1/2 tsp chili powder, pepper powder. Saute for a few seconds.

5.Now add the cooked yam and saute for a few minutes or until it is browned.