Karnakizhangu/ Yam Fry

Ingredients

Yam 1/4 kg (cut into pieces)
Onion 1
Tomato 1
Garlic 6-7 crushed
Tamarind 2 tbsp
Turmeric powder 1/2 tsp
Chilli powder 2 tsp
Coriander powder 1 tsp
Cumin seeds 1 tsp
Mustard seeds 1 tsp
Salt

Directions - How to make

Cook the yam pieces in boiling water along with turmeric powder and salt in it. Take off when the vegetable is semicooked.

Heat some oil in a wok. Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Fry onion, garlic and then tomato. Add required salt, coriander powder and chilli powder to it. Make a thick paste and add tamarind water to it. When it starts to boil add the yam pieces and fry well. Serve hot with rice.

Coconut Dessert

Ingredients

Freshly grated coconut  2 cups                         

Powdered sugar 1 cup

Powdered cardamom 2

Milk 1 cup

Nuts (Cashews or almonds)

Butter or ghee

Directions- How to make

Fry the grated coconut in little ghee till it turns light brown and the moisture goes away. Keep aside.

Boil the milk in a wok. Then add the grated coconut and powdered sugar and cardamom to it. Keep stirring till it thickens. Transfer it to a tray and let it cool. Cut it into desired shapes and decorate with nuts. Store it in a container and refrigerate.

Masoor Dal

Ingredients

Moong dal- 1 cup
Onion -1 ,finely chopped
Tomato - 1
Garlic-5 pods
Chilli powder - 1 tsp
Curry leaves
Coriander leaves
Mustard-1 tsp
Cumin seeds-1 tsp

Garam masala- a pinch
Salt to taste
Oil 2 tsp


Directions - How to make

Pressure cook moong dhal with enough water along with tomatoes. Remove from cooker and mash the tomatoes and dhal roughly.

In a pan heat oil and add mustard and cumin seeds. Once they start spluttering, add curry leaves. Add minced garlic and onion and saute till they turn light pink. Add the dal mixture and mix along chilli powder and salt. Add a pinch of garam masala and water if it is too thick. Simmer for few minutes and remove from heat. 

Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with chapattis and sliced onions.