Yam Errisery, Chena Erissery, Onam Sabzi

by Tarla Dalal

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यॅम ऐरीसेरी - हिन्दी में पढ़ें (Yam Errisery, Chena Erissery, Onam Sabzi in Hindi)

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Erissery made with yam and plantains is a part of the festive fare served on Onam , the biggest festival celebrated in Kerala. Alternatively, this recipe can be prepared with pumpkin and red oriental beans too.

You can also try other South Indian vegetable dishes like Malabari Curry or Avial .

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Yam Errisery, Chena Erissery, Onam Sabzi recipe - How to make Yam Errisery, Chena Erissery, Onam Sabzi

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Preparation Time: 15 mins Cooking Time: 30 mins Total Time: 45 mins 4Makes 4 servings
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Ingredients

2 cups chopped yam (suran)
4 drumsticks peeled , cut into 50 mm , pieces
1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
salt to taste
1 tbsp oil
1 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
1 tsp urad dal (split black lentils)
1 whole dry Kashmiri red chilli , broken in two pieces

To Be Ground Into A Smooth Paste
1 1/2 cups freshly grated coconut
2 cloves (laung / lavang) , peeled and roughly chopped
2 tsp chilli powder
7 to 8 curry leaves (kadi patta)
2 tbsp of water

Method

Combine the yam, drumsticks, turmeric powder, salt and 3 cups of water in a deep pan, cover and cook on a medium flame till done or all the water gets evaporated while stirring once in between.
Add the prepared paste and mix well.
Sprinkle some water and cover and cook on a slow flame for a minute. Remove from the flame and keep aside.
For the tempering, heat the oil in a kadhai and add the mustard seeds.
When the seeds crackle, add the urad dal and red chillies and sauté on a medium flame for few seconds, while stirring continuously.
Pour the tempering over the yam and drumstick mixture, mix well and simmer for another 2 to 3 minutes or till it becomes dry. Serve hot.

Nutrient values per serving

Energy	258 cal
Protein	3 g
Carbohydrates	17.7 g
Fiber	6.5 g
Fat	19.4 g
Cholesterol	0 mg
Vitamin A	214.8 mcg
Vitamin B1	0.1 mg
Vitamin B2	0.1 mg
Vitamin B3	0.8 mg
Vitamin C	16 mg
Folic Acid	6 mcg
Calcium	41.2 mg
Iron	1.1 mg
Magnesium	0 mg
Phosphorus	0 mg
Sodium	6.2 mg
Potassium	193.3 mg
Zinc	0.3 mg