Kand Hari Mirch

Kand Hari Mirch

From   Budget Kitchen

Prep: 10 minutes

Cook: 20 minutes

Method: Easy

Course: Main Course

Type: Rajasthani

Purple yam has a colour, texture and flavour which is endearing

Ingredients

  • Purple yam (kand) 500 gms
  • Oil 3 tbsps
  • Mustard seeds 1 tsp
  • Asafoetida 1 pinch
  • Green chillies (hari mirch), cut into diamonds 3
  • Medium green capsicum, diced 1
  • Roasted peanuts 3 tbsps
  • Salt to taste
  • Lemon juice 1 tsp
  • Fresh coriander leaves, chopped 2 tbsps

Methods

  • Peel and cut purple yam into long strips. Steam them until soft.
  • Heat oil on a non-stick pan, add mustard seeds and saute till the seeds splutter.
  • Add asafoetida, green chillies and green capsicum and saute for 2 minutes.
  • Add peanuts, purple yam, salt and lemon juice and mix well.
  • Transfer into a serving bowl, garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.