22-Dec-2007

Chena Varuthathu / Yam fries



Chena varuthathu has a special place in Kerala sadhya. It is usually served with the other sadhya vibhavangal. A simple and easy to make side dish. Preparing method may vary in different places, this is the way we do at home.

How to prepare Chena/ yam fries
chena / elephant yam pieces 1 cup
turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon
red chilly powder 1 teaspoon or more
garlic ginger paste 1 teaspoon
fennel seed powder 1/4 teaspoon
salt
oil for frying

Mix everything together. Deep fry till you get golden brown fried yam.

Read more about the cuisine of Kerala.

12 Shared their opinions!:

Nags said...

looks lovely. chena is not always available in hyderabad unless i go to food world. sigh.. i love chena thoran!

Rajitha said...

yum...never had chenai with garic..looks great

Asha said...

Looks like a great snack for winter. YUM!!. See you on the 1 st!!:))

Jeena said...

Hi Seena I love the photo they look wonderful. Yams are very tasty I bet this dish goes well with your meals. :-)

Laavanya said...

That looks absolutely delicious. Wish I could take a bite of the screen Seena.

Daily Meals said...

Looks crispy...goes well with rasam or sambar rice.

Cynthia said...

These would go well with some green mango chutney :)

Happy holidays to you and the family.

RAKS KITCHEN said...

Love to try it...Looks delicious:)

Pravs said...

this must be yummy fries. Have to try sometime. Happy holidays!

Ramya's Mane Adige said...

Makes a lovely evening snack.. thanx!

TBC said...

I've only made mezukuparati with yam but I do remember eating these:-)

Shabs.. said...

Hey ....you really got loads of dishes in here.....I missed this one:)

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