KONKANI STYLE YAM CURRY

I learnt this yummy yam curry from my friend. Crispy roasted yam pieces is soaked in coconut gravy. But I have slightly modified the recipe. I sauteed the coconut paste so that it becomes dry and the crispy texture of yam is retained.

INGREDIENTS

YAM- 500 GRAMS

SALT TO TASTE.

TURMERIC POWDER- 1/4 TSP

OIL- 1 TBSP 

INGREDIENTS TO GRIND TO PASTE

 ROASTED FENUGREEK SEEDS- 1/2 TSP

ROASTED RED CHILLIES- 6 NOS

COCONUT GRATINGS- 1 1/2 TBSP

TAMARIND- GOOSEBERY SIZED

ASAFOETIDA- 1/2 TSP

FOR TEMPERING

 OIL- 4 TSP

MUSTARD- 1 TSP

CURRY LEAVES- 1 SPRIG

RED CHILLIES- 2 NOS

 METHOD

Peel yam and chop it to small pieces and wash thoroughly to remove the starch content.

Allow the pieces to rest and drain the water completely.

Heat a tbsp of oil and saute the drained pieces with salt till it turns crisp. Add turmeric powder and mix well and keep it aside.

In a pan dry roast red chillies,fenugreek seeds,asafoetida till nice aroma emanates and switch off. Grind the roasted ingredients along with coconut gratings,raw tamarind piece and water to thick paste.

In another pan heat another tbsp of oil and when its hot add mustard,red chillies and curry leaves.

Over the seasoning add the ground paste,salt and simmer in mild heat till the paste thickens.

Now add in the crispy roasted yam pieces and mix well. 

Roasted Yam Pieces