Chena theeyal - Onam Sadya Special

Ingredients:-

Chena (yam) - 1/4 kg

Shallots - 5- 6nos

Tamarind pulp - 2 tsp

Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp

Coriander powder - 1/2 tsp

Dry red chillies - 6 nos

Grated coconut 1 1/2 cup

Mustard seeds

Oil

salt to taste

Red chilli

Method:

Cut Chena/Yam into small pieces. Liquify the tamarind pulp by adding 3/4 cup water

In a cooking vessel,combine yam pieces, chopped shallots,tamarind liquid,turmeric powder and salt and cook till it is done

In a pan,fry grated coconut ,without adding oil,till it turns brown. Add red chillies and coriander powder and salt to it and fry it again for two minutes. Be careful not to make the coconut burnt

Grind this coconut micture to a fine paste and add this to the yam mixture

Boil it for 4-5 minutes and remove from fire

Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds..When it starts to splutter add red chillies,curry leaves and shallots

Pour it over the Theeyal

Cheers!!!!!!!!!!!!