Chenai Maseyal [ Yam ] (Andhra Dish)

Ingredients :

• Chenai irst [ yam ] - 1/2 kg
• Palak - 2 bundle [ washed and chopped ]
• Tamarind - 1 table spoon
• Salt - as required
• Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
• Mustard powder - 1 tsp
• Red chilli powder - 1 tsp

For seasoning :

• Coconut oil - 1 tbl sp
• Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
• Urad dal - 1/2 tsp
• Green chilli - 2 to 3
• Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp
• Asafoetida - 1/4 tsp

Method :

First remove the skin of yam, cut into small pieces & keep aside. Then soak the tamarind in water. Now cook the yam in a pressure cooker for 2 whistles. After the pressure leaves, mash the yam & keep aside. Then take one deep bottom kadai & pour the coconut oil. When the oil becomes hot, add the seasoning. When the urad dal changes its color, add the tamarind water. Allow to boil for about 10 minutes in a low flame. Add salt, turmeric, red chilli powder, mix well & allow to boil for 10 minutes in a low flame. Meantime, boil the palak in little water. When it becomes soft, blend with blender. After 10 minutes, add the yam smash & palak mash together to the tamarind water. Check the salt. If you feel you need more salt you can add at that time. Then allow to boil for 5 more minutes. Remove from the gas & have it with roti or rice as a side dish.