ASTHRAM
Ingredients
1) colacasia / Yam/Grater yam (Kaachil) - ½ kg (3cups)
2) salt - to taste
3) chilli powder - 1 tsp
4) turmeric powder - ½ tsp
5) sour curd - 2 to 3 tbsp
Masala
6) grated coconut - 1 cup
7) shallots - 3 to 4
8) cumin - ½ tsp
9) chilli powder & turmeric powder - a big pinch
Seasoning
10) coconut oil / oil - 1 tbsp
11) mustard seeds - ½ tsp
12) cumin seeds - ½ tsp
13) red chilli - 3 to 4
14) curry leaves - 3 to 4 twigs
Preparation
1) Pressure cook the colacasia or yam cubes with items 2, 3 & 4 to two whistles.
2) Crush the ingredients for masala, keep.
3) Open the cooker when cool, stir well, add the masala stir, and boil once.
4) Season with the ingredients & stir well.
5) When slightly cool add the sour curd.