Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
1 cup

Water

as required

0.5 tbsp

Coriander Seeds

dry roasted

0.5 tbsp

Chana Dal

1 pinch

Salt

to taste

0.5 tbsp

Mustard Seeds

3 unit

Dry Red Chilli

dry roasted

0.5 tbsp

Cumin Seeds

dry roasted

0.5 tbsp

Tamarind Paste

1 tbsp

Sunflower Oil

0.25 tsp

Asafoetida

150 g

Elephant Yam

peeled and diced

5 unit

Curry Leaves

Step 1
~3 min

Pressure cook yam with 1/4 cup water for 2-3 whistles.

Step 2
~3 min

Open cooker and set aside cooked yam.

Step 3
~3 min

Dry roast coriander seeds, cumin seeds, and dry red chilli for 1 minute.

Step 4
~3 min

Set aside roasted spices.

Step 5
~3 min

Heat oil in a pan and add yam.

Step 6
~3 min

Sauté yam until color changes; set aside.

Step 7
~3 min

Grind fried yam, roasted spices, salt, and tamarind paste to a smooth paste.

Step 8
~3 min

Transfer chutney to a bowl.

Step 9
~3 min

Heat oil in a tadka pan.

Step 10
~3 min

Add mustard seeds and asafoetida; let seeds crackle.

Step 11
~3 min

Add chana dal and curry leaves.

Step 12
~3 min

Roast for 15 seconds, then switch off heat.

Step 13
~3 min

Pour tempering over chutney.

Key Technique: Tempering
Step 14
~3 min

Serve with rice, sambar, dosa, or idli.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of red chilli to control the spiciness.

Roast the spices on low heat to prevent burning.

Add a pinch of sugar for a balanced flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made a day ahead.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

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

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with rice and sambar.

Serve with dosa or idli.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Keerai Sambar
Steamed Rice
Beetroot Thoran
Dosa
Idli

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

South India

Cultural Significance

Commonly served as a side dish in South Indian meals.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

everyday meal
breakfast

Popularity Score

65/100