We, Keralites make thoran with all possible veggie combinations. This is one thoran that is especially made on the day of Onam in our Central Travancore region. Chenathandu (yam stem ) and cherupayar (green gram)make an awesome combination. Do give it a try.
Ingredients
1. Chopped chenathandu (elephant yam stem) – 1.5 cup
2. Cherrupayar (green gram) – 1/4 cup, cooked
3. Grated coconut – 1/2 cup
4. Green chilies – 1-2
5. Turmeric powder – ¼ tsp
6. Garlic – 2
7. Cumin seeds- 1/4 tsp
8. Mustard seeds – 1/2 tsp
9. Dry red chilies – 1-2
10. Curry leaves – 1 sprig
11. Oil – 2 – 3 tsp
12. Salt – To taste
Method
1. Peel off the skin of the elephant yam stem. Clean and chop finely.
2. Heat 2 – 3 tsp oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, dry red chilies and curry leaves.
3. Once the mustard seeds start to splutter, add the chopped chena thandu, turmeric powder and salt. Stir well.
4. Cover and cook for 1-2 minutes.
5. Crush the grated coconut with green chilies, cumin seeds and garlic. Make a well in the center of the veggies and add crushed coconut mixture inside. Cover the vessel and cook for some more time in low flame. Remove the lid and add the cooked cherupayar.
6. Stir-fry until dry. Serve hot with rice.
nalla recipe!! rocking combo..nannayitundu Yum!!
Wow! delicious recipe..very new to me..thanks for sharing..
Super duper combination. Onathinte special analle…Happy Onam to both of you and your family….
Nice recipe and combinationa with beautiful clicks…Happy onam both of you dearies..
That’s an awesome combo..Happy Onam to you both and your families 🙂
Just came across your blog; Happy Onam to you.
Loved this combination; have not had Chena-thandu in ages!
nice recipe. ithu kazhichittu nalu kure ayi
nice combo…happy onam 🙂
A very healthy and delicious treat.
Oh i love chenathandu!!! my cousin has planted some here..and waiting for that …
looks so delicious..
Looks nice & simple…
Nice recipe….lovly snaps…
ithu kazhicha kaalam marannu…
Lovely thoran..Never cooked anything with yam stem sounds interesting. Hope you had a fun filled Onam !!!
where do you get chena thandu in seattle ?