COCONUT YAM KOOTU (ERISHERRI)

Preparation Method :

• Fry the grated coconut in oil till golden brown and set aside.
• Cook the vegetables in sufficient water, adding the chilli powder, pepper powder, salt and turmeric powder.
• Cover pan and simmer on low heat till the vegetables are tender. Mash the vegetables and set aside.
• Grind half of the fried coconut to a paste with the cumin seeds. Mix the ground paste into the cooked vegetables and simmer for few minutes.
• Heat oil, when hot add in the mustard seeds, red chilli and curry leaves. When the mustard seeds splutter add to the vegetables.
• Stir in the remaining fried coconut Just before turning off the heat.
• Serve hot with rice and papadams.