Name: YAM FRY WITH METHI LEAVES recipe by Hari Priya at BetterButter
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Oil 2 tbsp; Urad dal 1 tsp; Mustard seeds ½ tsp; Cumin seeds ½ tsp; Fenugreek seeds 1/8 tsp; Dry red chillies 2; Curry leaves few; Onions 2 cups; Yam 300 gms peeled, chopped into 1 inch size; Turmeric powder ¼ tsp; Salt 1 tsp; COCONUT POWDER :; Dry coconut pieces 2 tbsp; Garlic cloves 8; Red chilli powder 1 ½ tsp

ABOUT YAM FRY WITH METHI LEAVES RECIPE

Yam and methi, two super foods! Yam is a store house of health. Its complex carbohydrates help maintain the glycemic levels so it’s a recommended food for diabetics. Its soluble dietary fibre helps handle constipation and lower LDL or bad cholesterol and reduce incidences of colon cancer. It is loaded with vitamin B, vitamin C, vitamin A and beta carotene – essential anti-oxidants. It is also an excellent source of trace minerals. Methi too has similar such health benefits and well documented. When yam and methi is fried in low oil, it is crunchy and yummy and children and adults would both love. Remember to buy a yam when you next visit the vegetable market and try this simple but tasty recipe once and let me know how you liked it… Happy cooking and joyful eating…

Ingredients Serving: 4

Oil 2 tbsp
Urad dal 1 tsp
Mustard seeds ½ tsp
Cumin seeds ½ tsp
Fenugreek seeds 1/8 tsp
Dry red chillies 2
Curry leaves few
Onions 2 cups
Yam 300 gms peeled, chopped into 1 inch size
Turmeric powder ¼ tsp
Salt 1 tsp
COCONUT POWDER :
Dry coconut pieces 2 tbsp
Garlic cloves 8
Red chilli powder 1 ½ tsp

Instructions

Heat 2 tablespoon oil in a pan and add urad dal, mustard seeds, cumin seeds, fenugreek seeds, red chillies, curry leaves and sauté them for a minute.
Now, add chopped onions and fry them till they are glossy and transparent then add cubed yam pieces, turmeric powder and salt to taste. Mix well and close the lid and cook for 5 minutes on low flame.
In the meanwhile, grind dry coconut pieces, garlic cloves, red chilli powder.
Check if the yam is cooked soft and tender, now add methi – fenugreek leaves and mix well. Mix the ground spicy coconut powder once the methi leaves lose their raw appearance and odour.
Cook again for 5 minutes on low flame. Tasty and yummy yam methi fry is ready.
You could eat it with rice or rice and dal as a side dish and even with chapathis. Thank you for reading the recipe! Happy cooking! Happy eating! With Raji….

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