Sukhi Arbi Masala / Spicy Pan Fried Taro Roots
Spicy pan-fried taro roots or sookhi arbi masala fry that goes well with roti or parathalike Indian bread or can be enjoyed as snacks too.
Servings: 3
Ingredients
- 250 gm Taro roots / arbi /kochu / colocasia / arum roots
- 10-12 cloves Garlic
- 3-4 Dry red chillies
- ½ tsp Mustard seeds
- ½ tsp Ajwain seeds / carom seeds
- ½ tsp Ginger grated
- 2 tsp Chickpea flour /besan
- ½ tsp Turmeric powder
- ½ tsp Chilli powder
- 1 tsp Coriander powder
- ½ tbsp Tamarind paste /amchur or dry mango powder/ lime
- 3 tbsp Mustard oil / or any vegetable oil
- Curry leaves handful
- Salt to taste
- 2 tsp Ghee
Instructions
- Wash and boil the taro roots till just cooked through. Peel the taro roots and rub thetaro roots well with salt and turmeric. Let it sit for 10- 15minutes.
- In a pan heat the oil, temper it with mustard seeds, dry red chillies, ajwain seeds and curry leaves.Add the garlic cloves and roast it for couple of minutes till it attains a beautiful brown hue.Add the taro roots and fry on medium heat.
- Sprinkle the chickpea flour or besan over it, keep sauteing it.
- In a small bowl mixthe grated ginger, all the spices and tamarind paste and blend itwell.
- Add this to the taro roots and keep frying it.
- Check for salt and seasonings.
- Cover, lower the heat to minimum and steam cook till done.Stir in a spoonful of ghee over it, if using and serve hot with roti or paratha.