Chena Vanpayar Erissery Recipe | Red Gram Yam Curry
Discover the simplicity and richness of Chena Vanpayar Erissery with our easy-to-follow recipe. Dive into the flavors of Kerala cuisine as yam and red gram combine in a delectable curry. Perfect for any occasion, serve this traditional dish with sambar or pulissery for a truly authentic culinary experience.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 107kcal
Equipment
- 1 Mixer Grinder
- 1 Pressure Cooker
Ingredients
- 200 gms Chena / Yam
- ¼ cup Red Cow Peas
- ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder
- 1½ tsp Salt To Taste
For Grinding
- ½ cup Grated Coconut
- 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
- 1 tsp Peppercorns
- 2 nos Green Chilli
For Tempering
- 2 tsp Coconut Oil
- 1 tsp Mustard Seeds
- 2 tsp Split Urad Dal
- 1 tbsp Grated Coconut
- 1 sprig Curry Leaves
Instructions
Soak Dal
- Rinse and soak the red cow peas for 1 hour. Then, wash, peel, and cube the yam, setting it aside for later use.
Pressure Cooking Process
- After 1 hour, drain the water from the dal. Place the cubed yam in a cooking vessel. Add the soaked and drained dal, along with turmeric powder and salt. Pour in 2 cups of water, then pressure cook for 3 whistles
Preparing Coconut Spice Paste
- In a mixer jar, combine the grated coconut, green chili, cumin seeds, and peppercorns. Grind the mixture to a smooth paste.
Preparing Erissery
- Take the cooked yam with dal and gently mash it. Place the mixture on the flame and bring it to a boil. Add the coconut-spice paste and mix thoroughly. Adjust the consistency by adding a little water if the erissery is too thick. Allow it to cook for another 2 minutes, then switch off the flame.
Tempering Process
- Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds and allow them to sputter. Add split urad dal and fry until the dal turns light brown. Then, add grated coconut and fry until golden brown. Finally, add a handful of curry leaves and toss for a few seconds before switching off the flame. Pour this tempering over the cooked erissery, mix well, and transfer to a serving bowl.
Serving Time
- Serve the delectable Chena Vanpayar Erissery alongside Sambar, Pulissery, or any kuzhambu of your choice for a delightful meal experience. Enjoy the flavors of Kerala cuisine at its finest!
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Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 107kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g