Yam Thogayal

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Yam or Taro is a rich source of nutrients, especially fiber, magnesium, iron, potassium, manganese, zinc along with Vitamins A, C, E and B6. It also contains a good amount of antioxidants.  Yam helps in reducing the risk of diabetes, improves eyesight, bolsters immunity and heart health.

Thogayal is a South Indian chutney often served with cooked rice and a side dish of choice. This recipe is one variation of the thogayal with Yam.

Ingredients:

• Yam (Taro Root) – 100 gms
• Tamarind – small ball size
• Urad Dhal – 2 tblsp
• Dried Red Chilies – 2
• Onion Vadagam – 1
• Asafoetida – 1 tsp
• Oil – 3 tblsp
• Salt To Taste

Method:

1. Peel the outer skin and grate the yam.
2. Heat oil in a pan.
3. Temper the urad dhal , red chillies, asafoetida, onion vadagam and fry well.
4. Keep it aside.
5. Add oil to the same pan.
6. Add the grated yam and cook well.
7. Grind the fried ingredients in a mixer without adding water.
8. Add the cooked yam, tamarind and salt to the above mixture.
9. Add very little water and grind it to a thick paste.
10. If needed, add little jaggery (optional).
11. Serve this thogayal with rice, idli, dosai or upma.