Elephant foot Yam Fry ( சேனை கிழங்கு சாப்ஃஸ் )

Elephant foot Yam Fry  ( சேனை கிழங்கு சாப்ஃஸ் )

                                

Ingredients:

Elephant foot Yam ( சேனை கிழங்கு )  - 200g
Dry red chilli  ( மிளகாய் வற்றல் )  - 2
Coriander seeds  ( தனியா )  - 1 tbsp
Garlic ( பூண்டு ) - 3 cloves
Turmeric powder ( மஞ்சள் தூள் )  -  1tsp
Tamarind  ( புளி )  - a small portion
Fennel seeds  ( சோம்பு )  - 1 tsp
Curry leaves ( கறிவேப்பிலை )  - 1 twig
Coconut oil ( தேங்காய் எண்ணெய் )  - 2 tbsp
Salt to taste ( தேவையான அளவு உப்பு )

Steps:

Peel, wash and slice the yam into thin small squares .
Boil water in a pot, add the tamarind shredded into pieces followed by turmeric and yam.
Add salt and let it cook.
Half boil the yam, remove from fire, drain the water.
Dry roast red chillies, coriander seeds and garlic. Allow it to cool, grind to a fine powder.
Coat the yam slices with this powder. Mix well and allow it to stand for 10 min.
In a pan add coconut oil and season with fennel seeds and curry leaves.
Add the marinated yam. Fry until golden brown.
Serve the finger licking Yam fry with steam  rice and sambar. It goes well with curd rice or just snack it ;)

My Notes:

Elephant foot yam' skin is thick and  muddy. Slice off the thick skin, wash well.

Grease your palm with oil and then clean the yam. This is a precaution to avoid itchiness one may experience while cleaning and slicing.Also after slicing, soak in salt water for few min before boiling.

While boiling yam, tamarind is added to get the tangy taste.

There are many recipes related to this yam. Mostly it is prepared with onions, tomato and spices added to it.
The coconut oil used in this recipe gives an added flavour to the fry. Yam and coconut oil is a great combination.
Frying is alternatively done on a hot tawa ( flat griddle pan ) for uniform roasting.
I learnt this simple, tasty version from my friend.
I remember tasting such at my aunt' place in Chennai though haven't learnt the recipe from her.