Yam (Senai) fry

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Yam (Senai) fry

Recipe by S Kamala

Recipe rating: N/A

Course: PoriyalCuisine: Indian, TamilDifficulty: Easy

Servings

5

servings

Prep time

5

minutes

Cooking time

30

minutes

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.

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 and 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