A simple a quick side dish made with Yam (senai). Yam is generally considered healthier than potato because they have low glycemic index (GI) than potato. This is side dish that goes well with Mor Kuzhambu, sambar or Poricha Kuzhambu and served with rice.
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How to make
Yam (Senai) fry is a delicious and crispy dish made from fresh or frozen yam. To prepare, start by peeling the yam and cutting it into 2-inch pieces. Cook the yam in an open vessel until it is soft but not overcooked. Once cooked, place the yam in a bowl. Season it with red chili powder, turmeric powder, besan flour, rice flour, corn flour, and salt. Mix well to coat each piece. Heat oil in a kadai and fry the seasoned yam pieces one by one until they turn golden brown. Enjoy this flavorful snack as an appetizer or side dish!
Dishes that go well with Yam Fry
Mor Kuzhambu
Cooks in 70 minutesDifficulty: EasyA classic dish made with yoghurt and turmeric with optional vegetables
Brinjal Sambar
Cooks in 70 minutesDifficulty: EasyA common sambar recipe served with rice or idli and dosa
Mixed Veg Poricha Kuzhambu
Difficulty: EasyA poricha kuzhambu made with mixed vegetables like Chow chow, green brinjal, broad beans and capsicum.
Recipe
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Yam (Senai) fry
5
servings5
minutes30
minutesA simple a quick side dish made with Yam (senai). Yam is generally considered healthier than potato because they have low glycemic index (GI) than potato.
Ingredients
Yam (Senai kizhangu) – 1 big piece
Red Chilli powder – 1 teaspoon
Turmeric powder – a pinch
Besan flour – 1 tablespoon
Rice flour – 1 tablespoon
Corn flour – 1 tablespoon
Salt – 1 teaspoon
Oil for deep frying
Directions
- Remove the skin from yam and cut it into 2 inch long size pieces. (You can also use frozen cut yam pieces available in stores).
- Cook the yam in open vessel till it is soft. Do not overcook.
- Put the cooked yam pieces in a big bowl. Add red chilli powder, turmeric powder, besan flour, rice flour, corn flour, salt and mix well.
- Heat oil in a kadai and put the yam pieces one by one in hot oil and fry till it become golden brown