RAW BANANA & YAM ERISSERY

 Erissery is a traditional curry prepared in Kerala. Its an integral part of Onam Sadhya and Kerala wedding menu. Its prepared using any veggie like pumpkin,raw banana or yam. 

 

INGREDIENTS

CHOPPED RAW BANANA-  1 CUP

CHOPPED YAM-  1 CUP

TURMERIC POWDER- 1/4 TSP

SALT TO TASTE

 

INGREDIENTS TO GRIND

 

COCONUT GRATINGS-  1 CUP

 

RED CHILLIES- 4 NOS

 

PEPPERCORNS- 3/4 TSP

 

CUMIN SEEDS- 1/4 TSP

 

 

 

FOR TEMPERING

 

COCONUT OIL-  5 TSP

 

RED CHILLIES- 2 NOS

 

MUSTARD- 1 TSP

 

CURRY LEAVES- 1 SPRIG

 

 

 

METHOD

 

 Boil chopped yam and raw banana pieces along with salt,water and turmeric powder to slightly mushy consistency and keep it aside.

Grind coconut gratings,red chillies,peppercorns and cumin seeds to coarse paste.

Add the ground paste to the boiled vegetables and simmer in  mild heat till the paste blends well.

Heat coconut oil and add all the ingredients cited in tempering column.

Add the tempering to the boiled vegetable mixture and mix well.

Garnish with roasted coconut gratings and serve.