Chembu Mezhukuparetti | Taro Root(Arbi) Stir Fry

Chembu mezhukuparetti (Taro root stir fry) is a dry side dish that can be served with steamed rice.This is a very simple recipe that can be made in a jiffy and tastes delicious.I have already posted the recipe of chembu astram(arbi curry) that pairs with kanji(rice gruel).These are the two dishes with taro root which I love the most.Give this a try if you use taro root and hope you like it !!

Ingredients
chembu/arbi /taro root 4
shallots sliced 4-5
garlic cloves 3 sliced
garam masala 1/4 tsp
turmeric powder 1/2 tsp
chilly powder 1/2 tsp +1/2 tsp
curry leaves few
salt
oil 3-4tbsp

Method

• Peel and chop the chembu in thick circles and then cut semi circles.Wash the chembu using a colander or wooden spoon(chembu has a tendency to itch once in contact with skin)

• Place water in a pan and add the slices,add turmeric powder,chilly powder(1/2 tsp).Cook until just tender(about 6 mins once water is boiled) and add salt.Drain water and then keep aside.
• Heat oil in  a pan and add shallots and garlic cloves.Add in the curry leaves,saute and then add remaining chilly powder and garam masala.
• Add the cooked chembu(arbi),give a quick stir on medium high flame.Keep stirring occasionally until all pieces are browned well.Sprinkle a gash of salt and switch off flame.
• Serve warm with rice !!!

Serves ~ 3 as side dish

NOTES
* Don't wait to cook till the taro root becomes mushy,it should be just tender.Else it may not hold shape and will use more oil to dry up.
* Coconut oil tastes best but you can use any other oil too.
* You can increase chilly powder as per tolerance.