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Senai Kizhangu Varuval

Diced Yam cooked with Tamarind Extract and then roasted in Oil
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Indian

Ingredients
  

  • 250 g yam
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 3 tbsp Tamarind extract(a gooseberry-sized tamarind)
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3 tbsp grated coconut
  • 1/2 tsp fennel seeds
  • 1 tbsp chili powder

Instructions
 

  • Dice the 250g yam into small cubes and wash well. Pressure cook it along with 3 tbsp of Tamarind extract(a gooseberry-sized tamarind) + ¼ tsp turmeric powder + salt.
  • Pressure cook it for one whistle, not more than that(it should cook 80%) Grind 3 tbsp coconut with ½ tsp fennel seeds, grind it to a smooth paste. 
  • Heat a kadai with 2 tbsp oil, add the cooked yam, and roast in oil for a few mins, and then add the freshly ground coconut, 1 tbsp chili powder, salt. Roast it in medium flame till it turns golden. 
  • That’s it finally add some curry lease roast well. Senai Varuval is ready to serve!
Keyword Senai kizhangu varuval, yam Roast