Yams in Tangy Sauce
Yams are supposed to be very healthy. If someone is diabetic, yams have a low glycemic value; not the sweet potatoes or others in the same family. But if you use sweet potatoes, this dish will taste just as great. I use this item with Rice or Dosa’s or Idli’s, like a vegetarian gravy or a side dish. You can use it as a gravy with anything you like.
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Asafoetida, Cayenne, Channa Dahl, Cilantro, Curry Leaves, Mustard Seeds, Red Chillies, ~Rice, ~Tamarind, Turmeric
Yams in Tamarind Sauce
Serves | 4 |
Prep time | 5 minutes |
Cook time | 15 minutes |
Total time | 20 minutes |
Dietary | Diabetic, Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian |
Meal type | Condiment, Indian Gravy, Side Dish |
Misc | Pre-preparable, Serve Hot |
Region | Indian |
Ingredients
- 4 - 6 Yams (Washed and cut into 1 or 2 inch cubes (See pictures))
- 1 teaspoon Mustard Seeds
- 1 - 4 Red Chillies
- 2 teaspoons Channa Dahl
- 2 tablespoons Cooking Oil
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
- 4 - 6 cups Water
- 2 - 3 teaspoons Salt
- 1 - 2 tablespoon Tamarind Paste
- 1/8 cup Cilantro (finely chopped)
- 1 tablespoon Rice Flour (Or any flour that can thicken a stew or soup)
Optional
- 1 teaspoon Asafoetida (Hing)
- 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
- 6 - 8 leaves Curry Leaves