Chamadumpalu (Yam/Colocasia) fry

Chamadumpalu has always been one of my favorites. I love the pulusu that my mom makes. Chamadumpalu or Yam/Taro root as you can call it is available in any asian market or even your local grocery store. Sometimes you see sweet potatoes named as Yam in some stores. But the recipe here calls for those which appear black on the outside. Now the recipe:

Ingredients:

For popu/tadka:

Chana dal - 1 tbsp

Mustard seeds - 1 tsp

Cumin seeds - 1 tsp

Split urad dal - 1 tsp

Curry Leaves

Oil - 1 tbsp

For the actual recipe:

Chamadumpalu - 6

Medium Onion - 1

Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp

Green chillies - 8

Salt to Taste.

Method:

1. Pressure cook the yam and peel its skin. Cut them into 1 inch cubes.

2. Heat oil in a frying pan. Put chana dal, mustard seeds, urad dal and cumin seeds. Now add green chillies.
3. Add curry leaves and sliced onion. Add salt to sweat the onion. When it turns golden brown add turmeric.

4. Now, add the yam pieces and fry them on medium flame for five minutes. To add more flavor, you may put 1 tbsp pallilu karam/ Dhaniya karam/ Idli karampodi.