Yam Fry

Name: Yam Fry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Asian, Indian
Ingredients: 1/2 kg elephant foot yam; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 tsp rice flour; 1 tsp red chilli powder; 1 tsp kashmiri chilli powder; 1/2 tsp turmeric powder; 1/2 tsp pepper powder; 2 tsp cumin powder; 3 tsp coriander powder; 1 tsp fennel powder; 1 tsp garam masala; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp ginger‑garlic paste; 1/2 of juice lemon; water; oil

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:15min

This crispy Elephant Yam Fry, also known as Senai Varuval, is a flavorful South Indian side dish made with tender yam cubes that are par-boiled, coated in a spiced rice flour masala, and shallow-fried until golden and crunchy. It pairs beautifully with comforting staples like sambar rice or rasam rice, and is quick enough to whip up on a weekday. With bold spices, a hint of lemon, and a perfectly crisp finish, this yam roast is sure to become a go-to favorite whenever you need a tasty vegetarian side. Ask ChatGPT

Updated at: Wed, 02 Jul 2025 13:21:05 GMT