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Suran Aur Curd ki Bhaaji
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Suran Aur Curd ki Bhaaji

🇮🇳 Indian

Yam cubes mellowed in a light yogurt masala, the Konkani way with suran. A one-pan weeknight sabzi that asks for little and gives a lot. Pile beside phulka and a bowl of cooled yogurt.

Prep 20 min Cook 28 min Serves 2 Easy

Ingredients

  • Yogurt2 cups, whisked
  • Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • Garam Masala1/2 tsp
  • Saltto taste
  • Onion1, finely chopped
  • Tomato2, chopped
  • Ginger2-inch piece
  • Green Chili2
  • Cumin Seeds1 tsp
  • Coriander Powder1 tsp
  • Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
  • Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp
  • Yam300 g, cubed

Optional extras

  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Wash and cut the yam into even, bite-size pieces so everything cooks at the same pace.

  2. 2

    Heat oil in a wide kadhai and crackle cumin seeds; fry the onions till lightly golden.

  3. 3

    Tip in the ginger garlic paste and green chilies, then the spices — fry until the oil separates at the edges.

  4. 4

    Add the yam and the yogurt, toss to coat in the masala, cover and cook on low, stirring twice, until tender.

  5. 5

    Finish with garam masala, cilantro and a knob of butter for gloss.

Chef's tip

Taste as you go — chili heat, salt and sourness should all lift each other, not fight.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Restaurant Style सूरन मटर की ग्रेवी वाली सब्ज़ी /Suran ki Sabzi | Elephant foot Curry | Chef Ashok · on YouTube