Yam Curry
1 lb Tender yams 1 To 2 Tbsp salt 3 c Vegetable oil for deep Frying 2 In fresh ginger root 1 Garlic clove 2 To 3 Tbsp vegetable oil 1 ts Cumin seeds 2 Green cardamoms 1 Bay leaf
Ingredients
- 1lbtender yams
- 1to 2 tbsp salt
- 3cup vegetable oil for deep
- 1garlic clove
- 2to 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1tsp cumin seeds
- 2green cardamoms
- 1bay leaf
Directions
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1 lb Tender yams 1 To 2 Tbsp salt 3 c Vegetable oil for deep Frying 2 In fresh ginger root 1 Garlic clove 2 To 3 Tbsp vegetable oil 1 ts Cum
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Serve with chapatis and rice
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The recipe is derived from one in The Hamlyn Curry Cookbook, by Meera Taneja, which I recommend highly
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1) Peel the yams, cut them into 1 inch cubes, place in a colander and sprinkle liberally with salt
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Let stand 10-15 minutes, then dry on paper towels
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2) Meanwhile, finely chop the onion, ginger, and garlic, and roughly chop the tomatoes
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Heat the il over a moderate flame, add the cumin seed, and cook until they begin to splutter
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Add the chopped onion, ginger, and garlic