Yam Fry Recipe (Senai Kizhangu Fry)

• ¼ kg Yam | Senai kizhangu ( peeled and sliced)
• ½ tsp Turmeric Powder
• 1 tbsp Tamarind Pulp
• Salt (to taste)
• 3 tbsp Oil (for pan frying )
• 2 sprig Curry leaves

For Masala Marination

• 2 tsp Chilli powder
• 1 tsp Black Pepper powder
• ½ tsp Turmeric powder
• 1 tsp Coriander powder
• 1 tsp Garam masala powder
• 2 tbsp Gram Flour (Chickpea flour)
• 1 tbsp Rice Flour
• Water as needed
• Salt to taste

1. 1

   Take a sauce pan and add in the yam pieces. Cover with water. Add in salt, turmeric powder and tamarind pulp. Bring this to a boil and cook for 15 mins till the yam is cooked. Drain it and set aside.

2. 2

   Take all the ingredients for the masala in a bowl. Add water and make into a thick paste. Take the yam pieces and coat in the masala on both sides.

3. 3

   Heat oil in a frying pan, drop the yam pieces in oil and fry till golden on both sides. Strain them in a plate.

4. 4

   Now in the remaining oil, add the curry leaves and fry till crispy. Remove them and toss with the yam. Serve with any curry and rice.