Yam/Suran/Jimikand/Ol is an underground tuber vegetable that is planted during spring and harvested by the end of autumn. It takes around 1 -2 years to grow. There are a lot variety among yams. This is the Indian Variety, commonly known as Suran, Jimikand or Ol, It resembles the texture of a potato, indeed much more flavorful. The one that I am using does not have the itchy characteristic, but some wild yam varieties do tend to irritate the throat a lot, to remove this, boil the yams in an acidic solution, either lemon juice, tomato, vinegar. The flavour is absolutely delicious, the vada that is prepared can be easily slid into a pav and enjoyed as an afternoon snacks.
Ingredients
- 750 g Yam
- 2 tbsp Vinegar
- 1 tsp Ajwain (carrom seeds)
- 1 tsp Fennel Seeds
- 1 tsp Mustard Seeds
- 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
- 4 Green Chilies (finely chopped)
- 2 Medium Onions (finely chopped)
- Small bunch of coriander leaves (finely chopped)
- Curry leaves
- 2 Cups Gram Flour ( besan)
- Salt as required
- 1 tsp Red Chili Powder
- 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
- 1 tsp Coriander Powder
- 1 tsp Amchur Powder (dry mango powder)
- 1/2 tsp garam masala powder
- 2 Tbsp Vegtable Oil
- 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
For the Garlic Chutney
- 2 Soaked Kashmiri red chilies
- 8 Garlic Cloves
- 1 Dry Red Chili
- 1/2 tsp Black Salt
- 1/2 tsp Cumin Powder
- 1/2 tsp Garam Masala Powder
Method
- portion the yam into small chunks. Add 2 tbsp. vinegar to it. This suppresses the enzymes that cause itchiness to the throat. Boil the Yam for 15 - 20 until done.
- Let it cool and mash using a masher.
- In a mixing bowl add Besan (gram flour), Salt, Ajwain (Carom Seeds), 1/2 tsp red chili powder, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, add water and mix until a batter like consistency is achieved.
- In a kadai add 2 tbsp. Vegetable Oil on medium flame, add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, fennel seeds, curry leaves, add the chopped onions.
- Sauté until the onions turn translucent, add salt and ginger garlic paste.
- Add 1/2 tsp red chili powder and 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp coriander powder, and the mashed yam. Mix them all together.
- Add amchur powder and garam masala powder and mix it well.
- Add coriander leaves at the end, mix and let the mixture cool.
- Shape into 5 cm Balls, coat into the besan mixture and deep fry at medium flame until they develop a golden colour.
- For the Garlic Chutney add all the above mentioned ingredients in a blender, along with the soaked Kashmiri red chili water and make a fine paste. Ready to serve.
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