Yam snack

Elephant foot yam, suran or jimikand, and chena in Malayalam, is a high carbohydrate, protein, vitamins, antioxidants, minerals, dietary fibers and calorie rich vegetable. It helps the digestive system by reducing the irregular bowel movements and bloating.

Suran has special health benefits for the women as it increases the estrogen hormone level in the body, and also maintains hormonal balance.

Its richness in the vitamin B6 helps women during menstruation by providing relief from the pre-menstrual syndrome. It has property of anti-ageing and immune function inducing ability.

Ingredients:

Yam –  20 pieces (skinned, washed and cut into 2½ inch squares)

Oil       - 3 tbsps

Turmeric powder       - 1 tsp

Chilli powder  - 1 ½ tsps

Coriander powder- 2 tsps

Garam masala powder        - ¾ tsp

Salt to taste

Water  - 3 tbsps

Method:

-          Sprinkle all the masala powders and salt on the yam pieces and toss them to cover the pieces with masala powder properly

-          Pour the oil over and toss again. Leave aside for ten minutes.

-          Pour the water inside the pressure cooker and put the yam pieces inside.

-          Pressure cook for 3 minutes. The time may vary slightly depending on the quality of the yam and its thickness. Cool and open the pressure cooker.

- You can roast these pieces with a little oil on a pan. In this picture I have not done that. When I tasted them straight from the cooker, they were so yummy, we decided to eat just like that.