Chena varuthathu has a special place in Kerala sadhya. It is usually served with the other sadhya vibhavangal. A simple and easy to make side dish. Preparing method may vary in different places, this is the way we do at home.
How to prepare Chena/ yam fries
chena / elephant yam pieces 1 cup
turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon
red chilly powder 1 teaspoon or more
garlic ginger paste 1 teaspoon
fennel seed powder 1/4 teaspoon
salt
oil for frying
Mix everything together. Deep fry till you get golden brown fried yam.
Read more about the cuisine of Kerala.
looks lovely. chena is not always available in hyderabad unless i go to food world. sigh.. i love chena thoran!
ReplyDeleteyum...never had chenai with garic..looks great
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great snack for winter. YUM!!. See you on the 1 st!!:))
ReplyDeleteHi Seena I love the photo they look wonderful. Yams are very tasty I bet this dish goes well with your meals. :-)
ReplyDeleteThat looks absolutely delicious. Wish I could take a bite of the screen Seena.
ReplyDeleteLooks crispy...goes well with rasam or sambar rice.
ReplyDeleteThese would go well with some green mango chutney :)
ReplyDeleteHappy holidays to you and the family.
Love to try it...Looks delicious:)
ReplyDeletethis must be yummy fries. Have to try sometime. Happy holidays!
ReplyDeleteMakes a lovely evening snack.. thanx!
ReplyDeleteI've only made mezukuparati with yam but I do remember eating these:-)
ReplyDeleteHey ....you really got loads of dishes in here.....I missed this one:)
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