Chembu mezhukkuperatti or Taro root stir fry

Taro or Arbi or Colocassia or chembu(in malayalam) root is a root vegetable which is a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin E, potassium and manganese.

This is a simple recipe with it.

Chembu or taro root - 1/2 lb

onion - 1/2

turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp

chilli powder or crushed chilli - 1/2 tsp

salt to taste

curry leaves - 1 sprig

mustard seeds- 1/2 tsp

oil - 2 tsp

Remove the skin and slice taro root into desired size pieces.

Heat oil in a pan. Splutter mustard and curry leaves.

Add onions chopped followed by taro root slices.

Fry for a minute. Now add turmeric powder and crushed chilli and salt.

Sprinkle some water and cover and put it in medium low flame.

Check for doneness, if not sprinkle a little more water and let it cook.

Open the pan and stir fry for 5 minutes.