Chamagadda Pulusu

Taro Root Pulusu

Ingredients :

Chamagadda 1/2 kg

tamarind Pulp 1/4 cup

Peanut Powder 2 tsps

Sesame Seeds powder 2 tsps

coriander Powder 1/2 tsp

Fenugreek & cumin seeds powder 1 pinch

Red chilly powder 1 tsp

Onion medium (chopped)

Green Chilies 4 (slit)

Mustard Seeds 1/4 tsp

Cumin Seeds 1/4 tsp

Curry Leaves 5

Turmeric Powder 1/4 tsp

Ginger Garlic paste

Dry Red Chilies broken 3

Salt as per taste

Oil 1 tbsp

Preparation :

Boil chamagadda for 10 mins, make them cool and

peel skin (do not over cook).

Wash & soak tamarind pulp, squeeze juice from it

with 2 cups of water.

Heat oil in a deep vessel, add dry red chilly (broken),

mustard seeds, cumin seeds,fry for a min, add chopped

onion,green chilly ginger garlic paste, curry leaves

and turmeric powder, stir for few seconds.

Now add chamagadda to it, fry for 4- 5 mins then add

tamarind juice, stir it well, now add coriander powder,

sesame powder, peanut powder, red chilly powder, fenugreek

& cumin seeds powder, salt and stir it well.

Now cook it for 10 - 15 mins on low flame.

Turn off the flame , it is done now.

Serve it with rice.

It takes approx 20-30 mins to cook.

Makes around 4-5 servings.

Suggestions :

Do not boil chamagadda, peel its skin and add raw

chamagadda to seasoning, and follow the same procedure,

then pressure cook it for 2 whistles.