Senaikizhangu varuval/ Yam fry

A simple stir fry recipe that goes well with any rice item. Yam pieces are finely chopped and fried
well with simple spices.

 Recipe type : Indian                             Prep time : 10 mins
Cooking time: 20 mins                         Serves: 2

What you will need:  

• Finely chopped yam - 1 cup tightly packed
• Turmeric powder- 1/ 4 tsp
• Red chilli powder- 1 tsp
• Salt - as needed
• Oil - 1 tbsp
• Mustar seeds - 1/2 tsp
• Curry leaves- 1 sprig

How to:

1. Peel yam and wash it under running water to remove the sand particles.  Finely chop the yam pieces.                                                                          
   
                                                                                        
2. Immerse them in a bowl of water.                                                                                                                               
3. Heat oil in a kadai. Add mustard seeds. Let them splutter.  Add curry leaves.  Drain water from the yam pieces and add it to the kadai immediately.                           
   
       
                           
4. . Add salt, turmeric and chilli powder. Mix well and cook it covered in low flame. Make sure to stir the contents every 2 minutes to prevent it from getting burnt. Switch off when the yam pieces are cooked and turned soft. It will take around 20 mins.                                                                                             
   
   
                             
    Yam fry is ready.

           

    

Note:

• Finely chopping the yam pieces is must. Otherwise it will take longer time to cook.
• The longer you fry it, the better will be the taste.