Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • ¼ Kg Yam / Senaikizhangu / சேனை கிழங்கு
  • 2 Cups Water / தண்ணீர் (To Boil)
  • 1 Onion / பெரிய வெங்காயம்
  • 2 Tomato / தக்காளி
  • 1 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste / இஞ்சி பூண்டு விழுது
  • ½ tsp Turmeric Powder / மஞ்சள்தூள்
  • 3 tsp Chilli Powder / மிளகாய்த்தூள்
  • 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves / கொத்தமல்லி இலை
  • Salt / உப்பு (As Required)
  • 1 Slice Bread
  • Oil / எண்ணெய் (For Deep Frying)
  • 3 tbsp Coconut / தேங்காய்
  • ½ tsp Fennel Seeds / சோம்பு
  • ½ Cup Water / தண்ணீர்
  • 2 - 3 tbsp Oil / எண்ணெய்
  • ½ tsp Fennel Seeds / சோம்பு
  • 1 Bay Leaves / பிரிஞ்சியிலை
  • 1 Cinnamon / பட்டை
  • 2 Cloves / கிராம்பு
  • 2 Cardamom / ஏலக்காய்
  • 1 Sprig Curry Leaves / கருவேப்பில்லை

Instruction

  • First, measure and keep all the ingredients ready. Remove the skin of the yam and slice it into cubes. Then, rinse the yam thoroughly, until the water runs clear and ensure there is no mud. Also, slice the bread into cubes. (watch my Youtube video for easy understanding).
  • Chop the onion and tomato finely. Roll boil water in a pan, then add the chopped yam and little salt.
  • Now, add the turmeric powder and cook the yam (parboil only) not mushy. Drain the water from the yam.
  • Heat oil in a pan, add the yam in batches and fry it till crispy. In the same oil, fry the bread pieces.
  • Drain both the fried yam and bread pieces in a kitchen towel. Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a pan, then add the ingredients listed in the table 'To Temper'. Once nice smell wafts, add the onion and saute till translucent. Then add the ginger-garlic paste.
  • Now, add the tomato and saute till mushy. Then, add the fried yam and turmeric powder.
  • Add the chilli powder and required salt. Mix well and let it cook for 2 minutes. In a mixer, add the grated coconut, fennel seeds and grind it till smooth by pouring 1/2 cup of water.
  • Pour the ground coconut paste and mix well. Cook for another 2 minutes, till the yam and coconut paste, blends well.
  • Finally, add the fried bread pieces and sprinkle the coriander leaves.Try this Yam Curry with hot rice and mixed vegetable sambar.