Seppankizhangu (Colocasia) Fry

Seppankizhangu Fry or crispy fried Colocasia (Taro) is a flavorful and crunchy side dish that complements South Indian meals beautifully. Boiled Colocasia slices are seasoned with spices and coated in corn flour for an extra-crispy texture, then deep-fried to golden perfection. Garnished with aromatic fried curry leaves, this dish adds a delicious crunch and spicy kick to sambar rice or rasam rice. Easy to prepare and irresistibly tasty, it’s a delightful addition to any meal, offering both texture and flavor in every bite.

Seppankizhangu (Colocasia) Fry

Recipe by S Kamala
Course: SidesCuisine: Indian, TamilDifficulty: Easy
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

10

minutes
Cooking time

20

minutes

Discover how to make Seppankizhangu Fry, a delicious South Indian side dish with crispy taro slices coated in spices and fried to perfection.

Ingredients

  • Seppankizhangu – 5 to 6

  • Red Chilli Power – 1 teaspoon

  • Asafoetida Powder – 1/4 teaspoon

  • Corn Flour – 2 to 3 tablespoons

  • Salt – 1 teaspoon or as per taste

  • Oil – for deep frying

  • Curry leaves – few (for garnishing)

Directions

  • Place the Colocasia in a pressure cooker and cook for one to two whistles. Allow it to cool, then peel the skin and slice into 1/4″ thick rounds.
  • Season with red chili powder, asafoetida powder, and salt, mixing gently. Sprinkle corn flour over the slices, mix thoroughly, then moisten with a handful of water and mix again.
  • Heat oil in a kadai, add a few slices, and fry at a medium flame until they turn golden yellow. Fry the remaining slices in batches. At the end, briefly fry a few curry leaves in the oil and then remove them. Serve the fried Colocasia slices on a plate, garnished with the fried curry leaves.
  • This dish pairs well with sambar rice and is particularly delightful with Rasam Rice.

10 Comments

  1. wow so tempting,delicious fry…

  2. Minor correction about the spelling – it is Colocasia. Also known as Taro.

    The photos looks delicious 🙂 will try it out soon.
    Thanks for the recipe.

  3. Tried this recipe yesterday. It was very good.
    Thanks for sharing.

  4. SugirthaPradeep

    nice recipe mam…..
    instead of corn flour…any other options mam?

  5. Sugirtha Pradeep

    Thankyou mam.

  6. we tried sepakilangu fry. it came out very well. thanks

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