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Kand Ke Kaap

It’s here! The Purple Yam. Crispy, spiced fritters of this root vegetable are an interesting side dish. A delicious way to give yourself carbs, potassium and Vitamin C.

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Main ingredientsPurple yam (kand), Ginger-garlic-green chilli paste, Red chilli powder, Turmeric powder, Fresh coriander leaves, Tamarind paste, Oil, Semolina, Rice flour
CuisineIndian
CourseStarter
Prep time15-20 minutes
Cookt ime10-15 minutes
Serve4
TasteSpicy
Level of cookingEasy
OthersVegetarian

Ingredients

  • 300 grams purple yam (kand), peeled, halved and sliced
  • 1½ tablespoons ginger-garlic-green chilli paste
  • 2 teaspoons red chilli powder
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander leaves
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tablespoon tamarind paste
  • Oil for shallow frying
  • Green chutney to serve
  • Coating
  • ½ cup semolina
  • ½ cup rice flour
  • ¼ teaspoon red chilli powder

Method

  1. Mix together ginger-garlic-green chilli paste, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander leaves, salt, and tamarind paste in a shallow wide bowl. 
  2. Add purple yam slices and rub the mixture well on each slice.
  3. Mix semolina, rice flour and red chilli powder on a large plate. 
  4. Coat each slice of purple yam with the semolina mixture.
  5. Heat sufficient oil in a non-stick tawa. Place the purple yam slices on it and shallow-fry on both sides till golden brown and crisp. Drain on absorbent paper.
  6. Arrange on a serving platter and serve hot with green chutney.
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