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Seppankizhangu Roast

Seppankizhangu Roast; Indian style taro root roast with basic indian spices. Vegan.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Vegetables
Cuisine: Indian- South
Servings: 4 persons

Ingredients

  • 300 g Seppankizhangu Arbi or colocassia
  • 1/4 tsp Asafetida
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 2 to 3 tsp Red chili powder
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 10 curry leaves torn
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1 tsp urad dal

Instructions

Pressure cooking the seppankizhangu

  • Wash the taro roots well until all the mud is thoroughly washed away.
  • Place in a pressure cooker along with 4 to 5 c water and 2 tsp salt.
  • Cook for 3 whistles.
  • Let pressure release naturally.
  • Once done, drain all the water completely.
  • Peel the seppankizhangu and slice into thick roundels.

Coating the Seppankizhangu with spices

  • Place the sliced roundels in a bowl.
  • Drizzle 2 tsp oil over this.
  • Now add the asafetida, turmeric powder, red chili powder, salt, rice flour and curry leaves to this.
  • Using a silicone spatula, mix gently until all the spices coat the sliced roundels evenly.

Pan roasting the seppankizhangu roast

  • Heat a cast iron pan with 2 tbsp oil.
  • Pop the mustard seeds and add the urad dal.
  • Wait for the dal to brown.
  • Now add the sliced roundels in a single layer on the pan. Make sure the roundels dont overlap each other. We are going to fry the Arbi in batches. This is our first batch.
  • Turn down the flame to medium low and cook for 3 mins.
  • Now, using a pair of tongs, flip the sliced roundels and cook for 3 mins on medium flame.
  • Once done, using a spatula, mix well but gently.
  • Cook on low flame for 2 mins.
  • When done, remove the roasted Arbi from the pan. Now add the remaining oil.
  • Add the remaining Arbi in a layer and repeat the same cooking process.
  • When done, combine both batches. and garnish with curry leaves. Take off flame and serve hot.

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Disclaimer

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