Elephant's Foot Curry ( Yam / Suran Curry )

Elephant's Foot Curry ( Yam / Suran Curry )

Ingredients

2 Cups Peeled , chopped , boiled  yam / suran
3 Tablespoons grated fresh coconut
1 Teaspoon garam masala
1 Teaspoon coriander- cumin powder
1 + 1 Large onions – chopped fine
2 Tablespoons Hirva Vatan ( Green Masala)
A pinch asafoetida
1/2 Teaspoon turmeric powder
1 Tablespoon CKP Masala
1.1/2 tablespoon Oil
1 Teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon jaggery
3 Kokum
1 Tablespoon coriander leaves  - chopped finely
For the tadka
1 Teaspoon pure ghee
3 cloves.

Method

In a bowl add the boiled suran hirva vatan, CKP masala, garam masala, turmeric,
coriander - cumin powder, salt and a 1/2 tablespoon of oil and mix well .
 Keep this aside.
In a  pan heat oil fry one onion till light brown in colour, add the fresh
coconut and fry again till the coconut turns pink in colour.  When cooled
grind this to a fine paste.
Heat oil in a kadai, add rai or cumin seeds and  asafoetida, when the cumin turn
brown add the onion and fry till light brown in colour.  Add the marinated suran
mix and fry lightly for 2 - 3 minutes then add water about an inch above
to suran and take a boil on high flame.  When it comes to a  boil reduce
the flame and let it cook till done.  Then add the  coconut-onion paste,
kokum and a little of the coriander leaves, let it cook again for 3 minutes.
  After 3 minutes add the jaggery and let it boil for a minute, then
  switch off then flame. 
 In a another small pan heat ghee , add the cloves and immediately
 pour this on the suran amti.  Cover for 5 minutes. All done , the aroma,
is filling my house and  senses, its so inviting that I can't just resist tasting it.
  Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with Chapati or Steam Rice