Yam Curry

Name: Yam Curry
Ingredients: 1 pound yams Tender; 2 tablespoons salt; 3 cups vegetable oil for deep; 2 inches fresh ginger root; 1 garlic clove; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 2 green cardamoms; 1 bay leaf; 4 peppercorns; 1 inch cinnamon stick; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 1 teaspoon chili powder or use cayenne Pepper; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon Garam Masala optional; salt To taste; 4 ounces fresh tomatoes; 8 ounces canned tomatoes; 4 tablespoons yogurt; 1 cup water; 1 tablespoon coriander leaves Chopped; cilantro

22 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 pound yams Tender
2 tablespoons salt
3 cups vegetable oil for deep
2 inches fresh ginger root
1 garlic clove
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
2 green cardamoms
1 bay leaf
4 peppercorns
1 inch cinnamon stick
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon chili powder or use cayenne Pepper
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon Garam Masala optional
salt To taste
4 ounces fresh tomatoes
8 ounces canned tomatoes
4 tablespoons yogurt
1 cup water
1 tablespoon coriander leaves Chopped
cilantro

Directions

1

Peel the yams, cut them into 1 inch cubes, place in a colander and sprinkle liberally with salt. Let stand 10-15 minutes, then dry on paper towels.
2

Meanwhile, finely chop the onion, ginger, and garlic, and roughly chop the tomatoes. Heat the il over a moderate flame, add the cumin seed, and cook until they begin to splutter. Add the chopped onion, ginger, and garlic. Cook until the onion is a rich golden color. Add all the spices and season with salt to taste. Cook a few seconds more, and then add the tomatoes. Let this cook while you continue as below.
3

Heat the oil for deep frying to 350 deg. F and cook the yam cubes, a few at a time, until golden brown. Drain on absorbent kitchen paper. Set aside.
4

Add the yogurt to the tomato mixture, and continue to cook until the oil begins to separate out. Add the water and bring to a boil. Let boil a few minutes, then add the yam cubes, reduce heat, and simmer, covered, for about 25 minutes.
5

Serve hot, garnished with the chopped coriander.