Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2
servings
1 unit

Onion

sliced

0.5 tsp

Cumin powder (Jeera)

0.5 tsp

Turmeric powder (Haldi)

2 tsp

Sunflower Oil

1 tsp

Salt

1 tsp

Garlic

finely chopped

1 tsp

Coriander Powder (Dhania)

2 unit

Green Chillies

slit

0.5 tsp

Black pepper powder

0.5 tsp

Garam masala powder

0.5 tsp

Red Chilli powder

1 sprig

Curry leaves

0.5 tsp

Cumin seeds (Jeera)

1 tsp

Ginger

finely chopped

250 g

Elephant yam (Suran/Senai/Ratalu)

sliced into 1 inch square pieces

Step 1
~4 min

Prepare the yam by removing the hard outer skin and slicing into 1-inch square pieces.

Step 2
~4 min

Soak the sliced yam pieces in water and keep aside.

Step 3
~4 min

Heat oil in a wok or pan and add curry leaves and cumin seeds; saute for a minute.

Step 4
~4 min

Add sliced onions, ginger, and garlic; saute until onions are translucent and softened.

Step 5
~4 min

Add the drained suran and saute for a minute.

Step 6
~4 min

Sprinkle some water, salt to taste, cover the pan, and cook on low heat for ten minutes.

Step 7
~4 min

Once the suran is cooked, add red chilli powder, coriander powder, jeera powder, black pepper powder, and garam masala.

Step 8
~4 min

Stir fry for 3 to 4 more minutes until the masala coats the suran.

Step 9
~4 min

Check the taste and adjust salt and spices accordingly.

Step 10
~4 min

Turn off the heat and transfer the Sukhi Suran Masala Sabzi to a serving bowl.

Step 11
~4 min

Serve hot with Dal Palak, Steamed Rice, and Curd.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Soaking the yam in water helps reduce its itchy quality.

Adjust the spice level to your preference.

Ensure the yam is cooked through before adding the dry spices.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be partially prepared ahead of time by chopping the vegetables and measuring the spices.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot as a side dish.

Serve with roti or rice and dal.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Dal Palak
Steamed Rice
Curd

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

North India

Cultural Significance

A common vegetable dish in North Indian cuisine, often prepared during festivals.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Diwali
Holi

Occasion Tags

Weeknight Dinner
Party
Festival

Popularity Score

65/100

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