Fried chena (elephant yam) and chembu are two of the four fries included in the Kerala sadya menu.
INGREDIENTS
1. Chena - 250 gm
2. Sheema Chembu - 250gm
3. Oil - for frying
4. Salt - 1/2 tea spoon
5. Turmeric - 1/2 tea spoon (optional)
6. Water
METHOD
1. Remove skin and cut yam into thin long strips or cubes. Keep it in water containing a little turmeric powder and wash well. Drain on paper towel.
2. Heat oil in a pan and fry the strips stirring continuously.
3. Sprinkle some water with salt and turmeric when half done.
4. Continue frying till done, stirring all the time.
5. Similarly clean and cut the chembu into thin round pieces.
6. Fry in oil stirring continuously, sprinkling salt water when half done.
Sometimes chena upperi gets soggy if kept for long time. This can be prevented by baking it for 8 -10 minutes in the oven at minimum temperature.
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