Yam Erissery

Yam Erissery - Poornima Porchelvan

Ingredients:

Yam – 2 cups cubed

Turmeric powder - ½ tsp

Salt - to taste

To grind:

Pepper - ½ tsp ( adjust according to your spice level)

Cumin seeds -¾ tsp

Grated Coconut - ½cup

For seasoning:

Coconut oil – 1 to 2 tbsp

Mustard seeds – ½ tsp

Urad dhal - 1 tsp

Dry red chillies – 2

Curry leaves – 1 sprig

Grated coconut – ¼ cup

Directions:

Grind coconut,pepper and cumin seeds by adding water into coarse paste and keep aside.Take a wide pan, add yam along with water and turmeric powder; cook till it is becomes soft.

Add the coconut paste, mix well and allow to cook for 2 to 3 minutes.  Switch of the gas.

In a separate pan, season with all the ingredients given under "For Seasoning" one by one.  Fry till the grated coconut turns golden brown colour.

Pour it over the chena / yam mixture; mix thoroughly. 

Serve hot as a accompaniment for rice.