Recipe- Delicious Stir Fry Suran Ki Sabzi

Suran ki sabzi-/Yam/Jimikand/Elephant foot yam /oal/ol/ole is an edible tuber and is totally different from tapioca and sweet potato. Though people often confuse between the three. It is high on carbs and is a very good source of potassium, proteins, vitamins,fiber and antioxidants. Very high in omega 3 fatty acids.

Suran/yam has a cooling effect on the body, promotes digestion. Also good for heart health, have anti aging properties and has anti coagulating properties . Helps prevent the blood from clotting and it also increases estrogen levels in women.

Ingredients

1 kg Yam / Suran
1/2 cup Yogurt / Dahi
1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder / Haldi Powder
2 tsp Chili flakes /Kuti hui laal mirch
2 tsp Coriander Powder / Dhaniya Powder
1.5 tsp Mango Powder / Amchoor Powder
1/3 tsp Garam Masala Powder
to taste salt
4 tbsp Fresh Coriander / Cilantro / Hara Dhaniya chopped

Tempering

5 tbsp Mustard Oil / Sarson ka tel
1 tsp Cumin Seeds / Sabut Jeera
1/2 tsp Carom Seeds / Ajwain
1/3 tsp Asafoetida / Hing powder
2 Cloves / Lavang

Method

* To clean and chop yam - Before you start working - apply oil on your knife and hands and then scrub the yam under running water and then make big slices or strips of 1 inches thickness.. Don't forget to grease your hands otherwise they may get itchy due to the yam's skin.

* Then peel the yam skin carefully with a strong and sharp knife and chop into small cubes.(after peeling 1 kg whole Suran you will get around 750 gm suran pieces )

* Wash the chopped suran pieces with enough water and then pressure cook with 2.5 glasses of water and 1/4 tsp turmeric . You may need to cook for 3-4 whistles depending on the quality of suran, But don't over cook it else it will get mashed up while stir frying.

* You can also boil it in a pan then add some extra water and cook till done .

* Drain the boiled suran on a colander to remove the extra water.

* Mix all the spices and salt in a small bowl and keep aside.

* Heat oil in a heavy bottom wide pan or use a nonstick pan.

* Now add the cumin and carom seeds in the oil,when they start to crackle add asafoetida and cloves and give it a stir.

* Add the mixed spices in the pan and then immediately add the beaten yogurt and mix.

* Keep stirring the yogurt until it start boiling.

* Now add the boiled suran pieces in the yogurt and mix gently.

* Cover the pan with a lid and simmer for 3-4 minutes ,mix twice in between.

* Now add the chopped coriander and mix gently.

* Serve with paratha,poori ,roti or as a side dish with your meal,taste great with almost every thing.