Simple Fried Elephant Yam / Karunai / Senai Kizhangu / சேனைக்கிழங்கு வறுவல் / கருணைக்கிழங்கு வறுவல்

Ingredients :

Elephant Yam / Karunai / Senai Kizhangu - 250 gm (sliced) Red Chili Powder - 1 tsp Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp Lemon Juice - 1/2 no (optional) Tamarind - 1" ball Salt to taste + 1/4 tsp

Method :

Steps To Make Simple Fried Yam | Karunai \ Senai Varuval : First boil the elephant yam with tamarind, turmeric powder, 1/4 tsp of salt and required water in a pan for 5 mins. (shown in above image) Drain all the water, allow to cool and keep aside.

Then marinate the boiled yam with red chili powder, lemon juice and required salt for 15 min. Shallow fry the marinated yam in hot oil on both sides until the raw smell leaves and crispy, ready to serve.

Serving Suggestion : Serve hot with Sambar and Village Sambar.