Yam coconut gravy ( chena theyal )

Name: Yam coconut gravy ( chena theyal )
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: En
Ingredients: Yam - 1/4 kg ( cut into pieces); Shallots - 4-5 nos; Mustard seeds - 1/4 teaspoon; Coconut - 1 cup (grated); Turmeric powder - 1/4 teaspoon; Red chilly powder - 1 teaspoon; Coriander powder - 1 teaspoon; Salt to taste; Tamarind - Lemon sized

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Main Dish

Very Easy

50 min

Ingredients

Yam - 1/4 kg ( cut into pieces)
Shallots - 4-5 nos
Mustard seeds - 1/4 teaspoon
Coconut - 1 cup (grated)
Turmeric powder - 1/4 teaspoon
Red chilly powder - 1 teaspoon
Coriander powder - 1 teaspoon
Salt to taste
Tamarind - Lemon sized

Preparation

Preparation15 min

Cook time35 min

Heat oil in pan, add mustard seeds, after spluttering, add shallots and saute till it becomes soft.
Now add the yam, saute for few minutes. Add 2 cups of water and let it boil for sometime.
Soak the tamarind in a cup of water for 5 minutes. Extract juice and discard pulp.
Pour the tamarind juice to the pan, add salt, simmer for sometime.
In another pan, add the grated coconut and fry till the color changes to dark brown.
Simmer and add turmeric powder, red chilly powder, coriander powder and saute for few minutes. Grind the mixture with little water till it becomes a thick paste.
Now add the above mixture to the yam and stir at regular interval till the raw taste goes off. Serve hot.