Colocasia fry/Chembu mezhukkupuratti

Ingredients :
Chembu (Colocasia) - 300g.
Turmeric Powder -  1/2 tsp. 
Red Chilli Powder -  1 Tbsp. 
Salt  to taste
Coconut oil - 3 Tbsp. 
Mustard Seeds -  1 tsp. 
Dry red Chilly - 2 no. 
Curry leaves - 1 Sprig

Method :
1. Peel, Clean & cut the Chembu into medium size cubes. 
2.Cook chembu with salt and turmeric powder until  it becomes tender. Drain the  water and set aside.
3. Heat oil and splutter Mustard Seeds in a pan. Add the Dry red chili & Curry leaves & saute for few seconds. 
4.  Add the the cooked Chembu pieces, chilly powder and salt (if needed). Shallow fry on low flame till golden brown & crispy on the outside & soft inside. & serve with rice. 

Note:
* if you feel that the vegetable needs to become a bit more tender even after cooking it in water, just cover the pan while frying for 5 or more minutes until tender. 

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