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Purple Yam Masiyal
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Purple Yam Masiyal Recipe

Purple Yam Masiyal is a mashed yam dish that is cooked Indian style and tempered with mild spices
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Accompaniment
Cuisine: South Indian
Servings: 2
Author: Anusha Praveen

Ingredients

  • Purple yam 200 g
  • Tamarind extract from a lime size ball of tamarind 1/2 cup
  • Turmeric powder 1/2 tsp
  • Salt to taste
  • Green chilies 3to 4 finely chopped
  • For Tempering:
  • Mustard seeds 1 tsp
  • Urad dal 1 tsp
  • Hing a large pinch
  • Oil 2 tbsp
  • For Garnish:
  • Cilantro chopped finely 2 tbsp
  • Lemon Juice 3 tbsp

Instructions

  • First pressure cook the yam until soft and mushy. Takes about 4 whistles. Once done, mash the yam well and keep aside.
  • Heat oil in a kadai and add the mustard seeds. After they pop, add the urad dal, hing adn wait for the dal to brown. Add turmeric powder.
  • Now, add the chilies and saute for a few secs. Add the yam next and saute well for 2 to 3 mins.
  • Next, add the tamarind extract and salt and mix well with the yam. You can see that the yam is absorbing the tamarind extract. Let this simmer till you get a solid mass. Takes about 7 mins and has to be done on medium low flame.
  • Now, take away from flame and let it cool.
  • Garnish with cilantro, add the lemon juice and serve with rice and rasam. Tastes really delicious with rotis too.

Notes

You may be wondering why both tamarind and lemon? The tamarind is to remove any itching the yam may cause. New yams may cause itching in your throat. The lemon is for the tang and flavour.
My mom in law s version also contains moong dal. If you want that version, boil the dal till soft and add it when after you have added the chillies. But you have to cook the entire thing on low flame cos moong burns quickly

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Disclaimer

Nutrition values are provided here as a courtesy and are only a rough guide. Please consult a health care provider if you have any concerns.

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