Chenathandu - Cherrupayar Thoran

We, Keralites make thoran with all possible veggie combinations. This is one thoran that is especially made on the day of Onam in our Central Travancore region. Chenathandu (yam stem ) and cherrupayar (green gram)make an awesome combination. Do give it a try.

 

• Ingredients
   
  1. Chopped chenathandu (elephant yam stem) - 1 cup
  2. Cherrupayar (green gram) - 1/4 cup, cooked
  3. Grated coconut - 1/2 cup
  4. Green chillies – 1-2
  5. Turmeric powder – ¼ tsp
  6. Garlic - 1-2
  7. Cumin seeds- 1/4 - 1/2 tsp
  8. Mustard seeds – 1/2 tsp
  9. Dry red chillies – 1-2
  10. Curry leaves - 1 sprig
  11. Oil - 2 tsp
  12. Salt - To taste
  

Method

1. Peel off the skin of the elephant yam stem. Clean and chop finely.

 

 

 

2. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan, add mustard seeds,  dry red chillies and curry leaves.
3. Once the mustard seeds start to splutter, add the chopped chena thandu, turmeric powder and salt. Stir well.
4. Cover and cook for 1-2 minutes.
5. Crush the grated coconut with green chillies, cumin seeds and garlic. Add it to the thoran. Cover the vessel and cook for some more time in low flame. Remove the lid and  add the cooked cherrupayar.

 

6. Stir-fry until dry. Serve hot with rice.