Chena Mezhukkupuratti

Chena Mezhukkupuratti is a very tasty mezhukkupuratti which is easy to prepare and can be served with rice. Ingredients Chena (Elephant Yam) : 1/4 kg Shallots - 10 no Green Chillies - 2 nos (Cut legth wise at the bottom only) Coconut Oil - 4 tbsp Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp Red Chilly Powder - 1/2 tsp Salt - as required Method Cut the yam into cube pieces. Slice the onions thin. Cook chena with salt, turmeric powder and chilly powder (Do not overcook, as mezhukkupuratti will not come out well with mashed chena). Pour oil into a hard bottomed pan and add green chilly and Onion slices. When the onion turns golden brown, add the cooked vegetable. Fry for some time until all the water disappears and the mezhukkupuratti appears dry. Mezhukkupuratti is ready to be served with Rice.