Arbi Fry/ Taro root/ Andhra Chamadumpa Fry

Preparation Time: 10 minutes 

Cook Time: 15 minutes 

Serves :4

Ingredients:

Arbi/Chamadumpa: 2 large (500 grams)

Green chilies: 4

Ginger: 1 inch piece 

Garlic: 2 cloves 

Red chili powder: 1/2 tsp

Coriander, jeera powder: 2 tsp

Turmeric: 1/2 tsp

Salt to taste 

Oil : 4 tbsp 

Method:

Cook the Arbi in a pressure cooker without adding water for 1 whistle or if you are cooking stove top, boil it for 15 minutes.

Make a paste of green chilies, Ginger and garlic. Peel the Arbi and slice them.

Add oil in a pan and add the chili paste. Fry for 30 seconds, add Arbi pieces, turmeric and salt. Fry until they are crisp. (About 15 minutes) Add chili powder and jeera powder. Mix well. Turn off the stove.

Serve hot with rasam rice or sambar rice. You can serve as an appetizer too.