Kalyana Veetu Senai Curry - South Indian Spicy Roasted Yam

Step 1: To begin making the Kalyana Veetu Senai Curry Recipe, add the cut yam pieces into a pressure cooker with 1/4 cup of water, 1/2 turmeric powder and salt and pressure cook the yam for one whistle and keep aside

Step 2: Preheat oil in a pan over medium heat; add the mustard seeds and allow it to splutter

Step 3: Once the mustard seeds crackle, stir in the hing and curry leaves and saute for few seconds

Step 4: After a few seconds, add the grated coconut and roast for about minute until it turns golden in colour and releases an aroma

Step 5: At this stage, add the red chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, sambar powder and saute for a few seconds and add the cooked yam

Step 6: Stir well until all the masalas coat the yam - about a minute

Step 7: The yam, tends to get a little dry, as it combines with the masala; you could add a little more oil to help give the yam a little more crispy texture and also help the masalas to get absorbed well into the Senai Curry

Step 8: Once you notice the masalas are well coated and the Kalyana Veetu Senai Curry has a slightly roasted texture, check the salt and spices and adjust to suit your taste

Step 9: Once done, turn off the heat and transfer the Kalyana Veetu Senai Curry to a serving bowl and serve hot

Step 10: Serve Kalyana Veetu Senai Curry along with Keerai Sambar and Steamed Rice for a weekday lunch

Step 11: You can also pack it in your Lunch Box along with Palak Raita and Tawa Paratha