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Kerala Style Chena Mezhukkupuratti Recipe-Elephant Yam Stir Fry

Kerala Style Chena Mezhukkupuratti | Elephant Yam Stir Fry

Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Cuisine Kerala
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g Elephant yam
  • 2 cups Coconut milk
  • 1/2 tsp Red chilly powder
  • 10 Shallots
  • Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder

Instructions
 

  • For preparing the tasty dish, first cut the yam into very small pieces and wash well.
  • Pour coconut milk, salt and cook till the entire milk is absorbed and yam pieces are cooked well.
  • If yam is not properly cooked, add little water and cook again. Do not overcook the yam.
  • Heat oil in a pan, add chopped shallots and saute until light brown in colour. Yam should be crispy and should not stick to one another.
  • Then add curry leaves and saute for few seconds.
  • Add all powders and saute for 2-3 minutes in low flame. Make sure that powders do not get burnt.
  • Add cooked yam and combine well. Cook for another 2 minutes and remove it from the flame.
  • The tasty nutritious dish is ready now. Serve dish hot with rice for noon day meals. Enjoy the vegetarian dish with your family. Boost up nutrition.

Notes

You can check this link for a vegetarian side dish that goes well with rice Chembu Moru Curry. You can also visit this link for an awesome dish Vanpayar Vazhaipoo Thoran.
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