Yam Fish Curry

Ingredients:

• Yam – 1 cup (cut into pieces similar to fish chunks)
• Onion – 1 (finely chopped)
• Tomato – 1 (finely chopped)
• Ginger-Garlic Paste – 1 teaspoon
• Curry Leaves – 1 sprig
• Kudampuli (Dried Malabar Tamarind) – 2 small pieces (soaked in water)
• Chilli Powder – 1 tablespoon
• Turmeric Powder – ½ teaspoon
• Pepper Powder – ½ teaspoon
• Salt – as required
• Grated Coconut – ½ cup
• Mustard Seeds – ½ teaspoon
• Coconut Oil – 2 tablespoons

Preparation Method:

1. Clean and wash the yam thoroughly.
2. Heat 1.5 tablespoons of coconut oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds and curry leaves.
3. Once they splutter, add chopped onions and ginger-garlic paste. Sauté until golden brown.
4. Add chilli powder, turmeric powder, and pepper powder. Stir for a minute, then add chopped tomatoes and cook until soft.
5. Pour in the soaked kudampuli along with some water and bring it to a boil.
6. Add yam pieces and salt, then cook for 10-15 minutes until well combined.
7. Finally, add grated coconut and cook for another 2-3 minutes on low flame.
8. Let the curry thicken, then turn off the heat. Cover and let it sit for a minute before serving.