Simple Colocasia (Taro Or Arvi) Vegetable

• 2 inches fresh ginger, chopped
• 3 curry leaves, washed and torn
• 2 green chilies, slit
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1 pinch asafoetida powder
• 1/4 kg taro root, boiled, peeled and chopped
• 3 tablespoons coriander leaves, finely chopped for garnishing
• 2 large tomatoes, washed, peeled and chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh yoghurt, beaten

1. Heat oil in a pot.
2. Once hot, add the ginger and stir-fry for a few minutes until the raw smell is gone.
3. Add mustard seeds and allow to sizzle.
4. Once they stop sizzling, add curry leaves , green chillies and asafoetida powder. Stir-fry for a minute or two.
5. Then add the dry spices. Mix and stir fry for a minute.
6. Fold in the tomatoes alongwith 1/4 cup water to allow them to cook until softened.
7. Mix well and cook on low-medium heat for 7 minutes.
8. Then add the yoghurt and mix thoroughly.
9. Allow to cook for a few minutes.
10. When the oil separates from the masala, add the boiled, peeled and chopped colocasia.
11. Mix well to coat the colocasia in the masala.
12. Cook on low heat for 8 minutes.
13. Then, garnish with corriander leaves and serve hot with rotis(Indian flatbreads) and a dal curry on the side.
14. Enjoy!

ginger, curry, green chilies, red chili powder, turmeric powder, oil, mustard seeds, asafoetida powder, taro root, coriander leaves, tomatoes, fresh yoghurt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/simple-colocasia-taro-or-arvi-vegetable-269378 (may not work)