Chamadumpa/Taro root Pulusu

Ingredients:

• Chamadumpa/Taro root/Arbi-8 or 10.
• Chopped Onion-1medium sized.
• Chopped Tomatoes-2.
• Green chilli - 3(cut into lengthwise).
• Tamarind -small lemon sized soak in water and extract pulp.
• Sugar-1tsp.
• Turmeric powder-pinch.
• Methi powder-pinch.
• Red chilli powder-1tsp.
• Salt-to taste.
• Water-2cups.
• Coriander leaves-for garnishing.
• Dhania powder-1tsp.
• Oil-3tbsp.
• Curry leaves-Few.
• Mustard seeds-1tsp.
• Jeera-1tsp.

Method:

• Taro root is very hard and it takes much time to cook. It will be better if u use pressure cooker to cook them quicker.
• Wash taro root thoroughly and put them in a pressure cooker.
• Add water and cook it for 10-15 minutes on medium flame.
• Once the pressure has come down,open the lid and allow it to cool.
• Then peel the skin and dice them.keep them aside.
• Heat oil in a pan.Add mustard seeds,jeera.Allow them to crackle.
• Add turmeric powder,curry leaves and green mirchi.Saute for a minute.
• Add chopped onions,Salt. Cook it  for 5minutes or until onions turns golden brown.
• Now add chopped tomatoes. Cook for another4-5 minutes.
• Add taro root,red chilli powder,dhania powder and mix it well.
• Add sugar and tamarind pulp.
• Add water and allow it to boil for 10 minutes.
• Finally add methi powder.Cook it for a minute.
• Finally add coriander leaves.