Farali Ratalu Kand Purple Yam And Peanut Stir Fry

WHAT IS THE MEANING OF YAM?

Ratalu in English is Yam or Indian purple Yam. Yam or Ratalu can also be called Kand – and all are the same thing. The yam vegetable is a common name for edible tubers. According to experts Ratalu or Purple Yam has many health benefits, although it is a starchy vegetable. Being a good source of complex carbohydrate Ratalu falls in a Low GI healthy food group, means it regulates steady rise in blood sugar level. Ratalu has a brown coloured thick skin and pink/purple flesh which is rather starchy and sticky. We mostly eat Purple Yam in Gujarati Undhiyu, but recently we have also started loving this new, quicker recipe. We add roasted peanuts to the stir fry which is a favourite in other recipes too such as Potato and Peanut Stirfry, Potato in peanut sauce, Stuffed Peanut Capsicum and Corn on the Cob Curry in peanut gravy,

WHAT INGREDIENTS DO I NEED TO MAKE FARALI RATALU?

Purple Yam – How to choose/buy purple yam? The yam should not look like it is shrinking and the skin should not feel dry. If you hold it in your hand and the yam feels hard, it is fresh. The best yam is available in the winter season – especially if in the UK! Peanuts – we dry roasted some peanuts, removed the skin and lightly crushed them Green chilli and ginger paste – the fresher the better! Use to your spice level Curry leaves – fresh curry leaves are the best and are available in most South Asian supermarkets. The curry leaves are added at the tempering process Cumin seeds – added first at the tempering process Oil – we used olive oil Salt and crushed black pepper – to taste Sugar – to lend a little sweetness Fresh lemon / lime juice – squeezed over the top once cooked Freshly cut coriander to garnish

TIPS:-

Apply some oil on your palms or wear catering gloves before you start to peel the skin of the Ratalu as you might get itchy hands afterwards. After peeling submerge the cut pieces in cold water to prevent it from turning into dark colour. If not preparing for fasting, use normal spices such as red chilli powder, turmeric powder and garam masala. ⭆ In a microwave-proof bowl heat oil or ghee for 40 seconds, add green chillies, ginger and curry leaves. ⭆ Cook again for 20 seconds. ⭆ Add cooked yam, salt, sugar and mix well. Cook further 2 minutes. ⭆ Add roasted peanuts, black pepper powder, lemon juice and freshly chopped coriander. ⭆ Mix well and serve.