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Elephant Yam Fry / Varuval

Elephant Foot Yams can be used to prepare a variety of dishes like yam roast, masiyal, kootu, chutney, kababs, cutlets etc. senaikizhangu varuval is the best side dish for the rice. This is a simple yam stir fry with flavors coming from the spices, onions, garlic and coconut.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Cuisine Tamil
Servings 3 people

Ingredients
  

  • elephant yam 1 cup
  • small onion 5 no.
  • red chilli 5 no.
  • salt to taste
  • turmeric powder 1 tsp
  • coconut 4 pieces
  • fennel seed 1/2 tsp
  • garlic 4 no.
  • oil as required

Instructions
 

  • peel the yam and cut into small pieces
  • half boil the yam in the pan by adding some water
  • filter the boiled yam from water
  • in a mixie jar add onion, red chilli, coconut, garlic, salt, turmeric powder, fennel seed and make a paste
  • make a fine paste
  • in a pan add coconut paste and fry it
  • add half boiled yam and mix well
  • add required oil , mix well and fry it in medium flame
  • fry the until it get cooked and turn into golden brown
  • elephant yam varuval is ready to serve
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