Yam Palya/Karamind

Yam Palya/Karmind

Raw

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of 1/2" peeled and diced yams (1/2 packet of frozen yams)
• 1 tsp of salt
• 3 to 4 split dry red chillies
• 1 tbs of urad dhal
• 1/8 cup corn oil
• 1 tsp of mustard seeds
• pinch of hingh(optional)
• pinch of turmeric(optional)
• 1 tbs of Kootu powder(optional)
• 1/8 cup grated fresh cocunut(optional)

Cooked

Method:
Heat oil in a pan on medium heat and splatter mustard seeds. Add the urad dhal and the chillies, hingh and turmeric. Let the urad dhal brown a little (happens quick). Add the yams and about 1 tbs of water or none at all. Using a large spoon keep stirring and flipping the yams for 10 minutes. Lower the heat add salt, mix well and cover with a lid. Continue to cook for a few minutes more till the yams are soft and a little mushy. If you have coconut and kootu powder add to the cooked yams and mix thoroughly. Turn off the heat and the yummy yams are ready to eat.
Cooking tips:
Frozen un-sweetened grated coconut is available at the Indian stores. Can use couple curry leaves for seasoning.
Serving tips:
Serve yams with rice, rotis, pocket pits and breads.