Thursday, October 8, 2009

COLOCASIA MASALA

Arbi, Arvi, Colocasia...whatever it is...i never thought will like it until today. my mom use to make it and i use to hate that stickiness of this veggie. the other day saw these in Indian stores...thought lets give it a try...so this was instant hit ...i loved it. it goes well with chappati and dal
serves 2
Ingredients:
7-8 medium size colocasia/arvi (boiled)
1 large onion finely chopped
1 tomato finely chopped
pinch of asofetidia
1/4 tsp onion seeds
1/2 tsp kasuri methi/dry fenugreek leaves
1/4 tsp mustard seeds
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1/2 tsp dry mango powder
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
3 green chillies
1 tsp ginger garlic paste
1 tsp malvani masala
salt to taste
Directions:
  • Peel the boiled colocaisa and cut into 1/2 inch cubes.
  • Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, allow to crackle.
  • Then add cumin seeds, onion, asefotidia and crushed dry fenugrek leaves.
  • Now add finely chopped green chillies..do not burn the mixture, now add chopped onions...saute till transparent.
  • Add tomatoes,saute little..and add turmeric and malvani masala...to this add the cubed arvi, salt and dry mango powder..mix thoroughly..
  • Arvi should be coated with masala...saute for few mins in oil do not cover..garnish with finely chopped coriander leaves..and its ready to serve...
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