Chena Thandu Thovaran
We make this curry in our house in Kerala. We grow chena ( Elephant Yam) in our backyard and use the stem to make this thovaran
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Ingredients
- Chenathandu......................1
- Whole Moong dhal............1/2 cup
- Grated Coconut.................1/2 cup
- Green Chilies......................3
- Mustard Seeds...................1tsp
- Urad Dhal...........................2 tsp
- Coconut Oil........................2tsp
- Turmeric Powder................1/4tsp
- Curry Leaves......................few
- Cumin Seed.......................1tsp
- Salt to Taste
Method
- Soak the moong dhal ( the payaru)for about five hours and cook it. ..
- Remove the skin of the chena thandu and cut into small pieces.grind coconut, cumin seeds and green chili coarsely.
- Heat pan with oil add mustard seeds, urad dhal and one red chili..
- When the mustard splutters add the chena pieces, turmeric, salt and payaru.
- Cook in medium flame.If needed add little water.
- When the chena and payaru become tender add the ground coconut
- Serve with sambar rice.
