Spicy Yam Curry

Submitted by PalatablePastime

"The yam in this (suran), is related to the sweet potato. However, that being said, do not look for a marshmallow topped, brown sugar filled concoction. This is definitely all curry, and is a bit spicy as well. Eat as a vegetarian main dish, or as a side dish to other recipes. If you cannot find suran, just substitute sweet potato or white potatoes. I am sure they would work well."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 3-4

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons mustard oil or 2 tablespoons ghee
• 1 teaspoon cumin seed
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (add as much as you want)
• 14 ounces suran yams, cut into cubes
• 14 1⁄2 ounces diced tomatoes with juice
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1 -2 tablespoon mild curry powder (to taste)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon tamarind paste
• 1⁄2 cup warm water
• 1⁄2 cup frozen peas, thawed
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (coriander leaf)

directions

1. Heat mustard oil or ghee in a large saucepan and add cumin seed.
2. Cook 30 seconds or until fragrant, but do not burn.
3. Add chopped onion, garlic, and cayenne pepper, cooking for several minutes or until onions begin to soften.
4. Stir in diced yam, diced tomatoes, salt, and curry powder.
5. Mix tamarind paste with warm water and add to pan.
6. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until yam is tender, adding water if necessary to keep from sticking.
7. Stir in thawed peas and cook for 1-2 minutes more, or until peas are tender.
8. Serve garnished with chopped cilantro, with freshly steamed basmati rice (optional).

Reviews

[Pneuma]

What a healthy delicious dish! I don't think I cooked it for 25 mins since the yams cooked quickly than I expected. Served this with Recipe #167611 and Recipe #46476 for dinner. Thanks! Made for ZWT4.

 

[Maito]

This is a really yummy curry. A lot like aloo mutter, but with yams (I subbed sweet potatoes, actually). I used a teaspoon of mustard seeds in a tablespoon of oil, since I did not have mustard oil. I also omitted the cayenne, as the Recipe #174350 I used had plenty in it to make this spicy. Nice flavors!

 

[*Parsley*]

Excellent! This recipe has such a great combination of flavors and it's quite easy to make. I loved the fresh cilantro garnish. To my delight, my kids liked it! Thanx for sharing. I'll make this again!