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.
