Suran ki Subzi / Yam Curry

Ingredients

• 500 gram Yam / Suran
• 2 tbsp Fresh Coriander / Cilantro / Hara Dhaniya (chopped)
• 2 tbsp Yogurt / Dahi
• 3/4 tsp Turmeric Powder / Haldi Powder
• 1 tsp Red Chilli powder / Laal mirch powder
• 1 tsp Coriander Powder / Dhaniya Powder
• 1 tsp Mango Powder / Amchoor Powder
• 1/3 tsp Garam Masala Powder
• 1 tsp Salt / Namak
• 4 tbsp Cooking Oil
• 1 tsp Cumin Seeds / Sabut Jeera
• 1/4 tsp Carom Seeds / Ajwain
• 1/4 tsp Asafoetida / Hing powder
• a pinch Cloves / Lavang (powder)

Instructions

1. 1

   To clean and chop yam - Before you start working - apply oil on your hands and then scrub the yam under running water and then make big slices or strips. Then peel the yam skin carefully with a strong and sharp knife. Don't forget to grease your hands otherwise they may get itchy due to the yam's skin.

2. 2

   Cut into big pieces, and wash them thoroughly. Boil till done, or pressure cook with 2 glasses of water for 2 whistles on medium heat.

3. 3

   Drain and keep aside, when cooled completely chop and make medium size pieces.

4. 4

   Heat oil or ghee in a pan and add cumin and carom seeds. When the seeds turn golden in color then add asafoetida and clove powder.

5. 5

   Add turmeric and add the boiled yam pieces.

6. 6

   Stir and then add all the dry spices, mix and then add whipped yogurt. Mix gently.

7. 7

   Let it cook on slow heat for about 5 minutes - stir 2,3 times in between.

8. 8

   Add chopped fresh coriander and serve .