Ingredients: 2 cups Elephant yam (Suran/Senai/Ratalu) – chopped into small cubes,1 tablespoon Red Chilli powder,1 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi),1 tablespoon Fennel seeds (Saunf) – pound,1 teaspoon Black pepper powder,1 teaspoon Mustard seeds,1 sprig Curry leaves,1 tablespoon Coconut Oil,1 cup Pearl onions (Sambar Onions),6 cloves Garlic
Time in minutes: 45 Servings: 4 Course: Lunch Diet: Vegetarian
Instructions: To begin making the Kerala Style Chena Mezhukkupuratty Recipe, firstly boil the yam in a pressure cooker with water, salt and turmeric for about 3 whistle. Do not boil it till it becomes mushy. Strain the water and keep it aside.In a mixer, add in the onions and garlic and grind it into a coarse paste.Heat a kadai with oil, splutter the mustard seeds, curry leaves and then add in the ground onions and garlic. Add in the spice powders including red chilli powder, turmeric powder, fennel seeds, black pepper powder and fry till the raw smell goes away.Once done add in the boiled yam and coat the mixture well into the yam. Stir fry till it crisps up and check for seasoning by adding salt. Serve the Kerala Style Chena Mezhukkupuratty Recipe along with Thandu Keerai Sambar, Steamed Rice and Elai Vadam for your everyday meals.