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Main Course

Chena Curry (Elephant Yam Curry)

Rich, fragrant, and full-bodied — this mixed curry gets its depth from slow-cooked shallots and a careful balance of chilli heat and tang. Serve with appam, rice, or porotta.

Ingredientsfor 4 servings

400 g Elephant yam Chena
50 g Red gram (Thuvaraparippu)
2 nos Green chillies — chopped
1 tsp Mustard seeds
Curry leaves A, a few
Asafoetida A pinch (Kayam)
Coriander leaves A, a few
1 Lemon
Oil — for seasoning
Salt, to taste

Preparation

Step 1
Cut chena into small pieces.
Step 2
Cook the chenas along with the red gram and green chillies in a pressure cooker.
Step 3
Grind the cooked chena and dal in a mixer. Set aside.
Step 4
Heat a little oil in a pan or a kadai.
Step 5
Pour the fine paste of yam/chena and dhal.
Step 6
Add the seasoning after frying them in oil or ghee.
Step 7
Allow the mixture to simmer for 2-3 minutes.
Step 8
Add salt and Stir everything together thoroughly.
Step 9
Next, add coriander leaves.
Step 10
Finally add a few drops of lemon juice.
Step 11
Goes well with plain rice.

Tip

Taste the gravy before adding the main ingredient. It should be well-seasoned and balanced on its own — the protein or vegetable will dilute it slightly.

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Main Course

Chena Curry (Elephant Yam Curry)

Rich, fragrant, and full-bodied — this mixed curry gets its depth from slow-cooked shallots and a careful balance of chilli heat and tang. Serve with appam, rice, or porotta.

Ingredientsfor 4 servings

400 g Elephant yam Chena
50 g Red gram (Thuvaraparippu)
2 nos Green chillies — chopped
1 tsp Mustard seeds
Curry leaves A, a few
Asafoetida A pinch (Kayam)
Coriander leaves A, a few
1 Lemon
Oil — for seasoning
Salt, to taste

Preparation

Step 1
Cut chena into small pieces.
Step 2
Cook the chenas along with the red gram and green chillies in a pressure cooker.
Step 3
Grind the cooked chena and dal in a mixer. Set aside.
Step 4
Heat a little oil in a pan or a kadai.
Step 5
Pour the fine paste of yam/chena and dhal.
Step 6
Add the seasoning after frying them in oil or ghee.
Step 7
Allow the mixture to simmer for 2-3 minutes.
Step 8
Add salt and Stir everything together thoroughly.
Step 9
Next, add coriander leaves.
Step 10
Finally add a few drops of lemon juice.
Step 11
Goes well with plain rice.

Tip

Taste the gravy before adding the main ingredient. It should be well-seasoned and balanced on its own — the protein or vegetable will dilute it slightly.