YAM VARUVAL

                          
                      YAM VARUVAL          


                                   
                                       
                           This is a typical south indian dish.  Varuval can be made by arvi,potato or raw banana.  Spicy and yummy - this recipe needs less labor,and can be easily made. Here, i have prepared with yam or suran in hindi , which is very beneficial in treating health issues.
     
  Preparation time:10 mins
 Cooking time : 20 mins.
 Servings : 2-3 persons
 Ingredients :
  • Yam/suran - 300 gms
  • Tamarind/imli - lemon sized
  • Coriander/dhania pwd - 1 full tsp.
  • Cumin/jeera pwd. - 1/2 tsp
  • Black pepper/kali mirch pwd - 1/2 tsp
  • Turmeric/haldi pwd. - 1 tsp
  • Garam masala - 1/2 tsp
  • Red chilli/lal mirch pwd - 1/2 tsp
  • Amchur - 1/2 tsp
  • Aniseed/saunf - 1/2 tsp
  • Ginger-garlic paste - 1 full tsp
  • Split black gram/dhuli udad - 1 tbsp
  • Salt - acc. to taste
  • Curry leaves - 12 to 15
  • Oil - 1 and 1/2 tbsp


                               



                   METHOD :
  • Peel and cut the yam into 1/2 inch thick rectangular pieces.
  • Boil enough water in a vessel,in which put the yam pieces, along with the imli,salt and 1/2 tsp of turmeric. Cook until the yam pieces get soft ---- but not over - cooked.
  • Take all the pieces out of the water,and drain properly.
  • Now,put the yam pieces in a bowl. Mix all the dry ground masalas,along with the ginger-garlic paste,except the amchur pwd into the pieces.
  • Mix them properly. Keep at rest for 10 mins.
  • Heat oil in a pan. Keep the flame on medium and put the aniseed into the oil. After it  crackles,add the curry leaves and the dal. Fry a little or till aroma comes.
  • Put all the yam pieces with the masalas into the pan.and stir properly. Mix and fry well keeping the heat medium for 5 mins.
  • Add the amchur pwd and mix.
  • Put off the flame.
  • Serve with rice.
                                        



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