FRIED YAM

Ingredients:

Yam ....... 200 gms.

Garlic ..... 1 small pod

Ginger .... 1 small piece

Curry leaves .. 2-3 sprigs

Coriander leaves .. handful

Green chillies ..... 2

Salt ..... to taste

Turmeric powder... 1/4 tsp.

Coriander powder ... 1 tsp.

Cumin powder ......... 1 tsp.

Tamarind juice ......... 4-5 tbsps.

Oil

Method:

1. Peel and cut the yam into thin slices. Boil it in a pan adding water.

Drain and let it cool

2. Coarsely grind the curry leaves, coriander leaves, ginger , garlic and the green chillies.

3. Add the tamarind juice and the dry masalas and salt to taste.

4. Coat the yam with the prepared masala and marinate for 2-3 hours.

5. Shallow fry the slices using very little oil.

This goes well as a side dish with dal chawal.