Name: Chena Varutharacha Curry
Prep time: 60 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 1 cup Chena/Elephant Yam; 1 cup Water; 2 tsp Oil; 1 tsp Chilli powder; 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder; 1/2 cup Grated Coconut; 2 nos Red chilli; 1 tsp Coriander powder; Curry leaves (Few)

Chena Varutharacha Curry

Chena Varutharacha Curry is a famous mouth watering and traditional Curry dish that tingles taste buds. The aroma and flavor of roasted coconut is what makes elephant foot yam a special dish. Chena Varutharacha Curry is a recommended dish for Sadhya meals and special occasions. The dish is unique and special with cooked yam bits blended with a savory spicy roasted coconut mixture and seasoned. Chena or Elephant Yam is nutritious rich in vital nutrients required for body. This curry goes best with hot rice and can be easily prepared in minimal time. You can discover a well detailed this recipe here.

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Prep Time 1

Total Time 1

Cuisine Kerala

Servings people

Ingredients

1 cup Chena/Elephant Yam
1 cup Water
2 tsp Oil
1 tsp Chilli powder
1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
1/2 cup Grated Coconut
2 nos Red chilli
1 tsp Coriander powder
Curry leaves Few

Instructions

For preparing Chena Varutharacha Curry, first wash chena and cook in a cooker for 5 minutes i.e. 3 whistles.
After 3 whistles, we can switch off gas stove.
Heat oil in another kadai add grated coconut, red chilly and saute for a minute.
Add chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, curry leaves and saute for 2 minutes.
When coconut becomes brown in color, we can switch off stove.
Grind the mixture in a mixer.
Add the ground mix to cooked chena in cooker. Add salt and boil for 2 minutes.
Heat oil in another kadai, add mustard seeds and when it splutters, add red chili and curry leaves Saute for a minute.
Add this tempering to chena mix.
now this special dish is ready.