Very few people use the vegetable suran, known as elephants’ foot or yam. It is a root like that of potato, but tastier. Its appearance is deceptive. Hence, it gets ignored by many. But its cutlet or sabzi is super yummy. Have a look at the recipe with a detailed description of the ingredients and the method.
Ingredients:
- Yam: boiled 2 cups
- Potato: boiled 1 cup (acts as a binder)
- Chat masala: 2 tsp
- Red chili powder: 2 tsp
- Turmeric: 1 tsp
- Sesame seeds: 2 tsp
- Green chilies: 3 finely chopped
- Coriander leaves: finely chopped
- Jeera powder: 2 tsp
- Dry coriander powder: 2 tsp
- Breadcrumbs: 2 tbsp
- Green peas: boiled ½ katori (optional)
- Semolina: as required
Method:
- Mix all the ingredients in a big bowl and make tikkis/patties, as shown in the image.
- Now cover these with semolina and transfer them to a pan.
- Fry in oil till the semolina turns brown.
- Serve this with tomato ketchup or pudina chatni.
Nutrition: Elephant’s yam/suran is rich in flavor and nutrients. It has calcium, phosphorous, and vitamin A.
Tip: Sometimes yam is itchy. In this case, rub sol to your hands to get instant relief.
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