Khatti Arbi/Tangy Taro roots

Winter is upon us and this arctic freeze is making things worse. After spending several years in one of the coldest regions of North America, I take pride in my capabilities of fighting the cold, but boy, this is cold!!!

Cold weather and a hot, tangy curry with ghee rice- isn't it a wonderful combination?So for tonight's dinner, I prepared a wonderful curry that is really easy to prepare and full of flavour. Served with roti or rice, this can be a wonderfully comforting meal for your family. This curry is influenced by Hyderabadi flavours and after cooking it once, I am sure you will be making it again and again.

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Khatti Arbi/Tangy Taro roots

A spicy and tangy gravy made of Taro roots/Arbi ,tamarind and tomatoes.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Servings: 4

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

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• 1 Cup Arbi /Taro roots(½ lb)
• 1 Medium Onion
• 1 Medium Tomato
• 1 Tbsp Ginger-Garlic paste
• 1 Tsp Turmeric Powder
• 1 Tsp Red chili powder(I prefer kashmiri )
• 1 Tsp Coriander Powder
• 1 Tsp Garam Masala Powder
• 2 Tbsp Tamarind juice /Pulp(you can add lemon juice as well but that wont be having this effect )
• 1 Tsp Cumin seeds
• 4 Cloves
• I stick Cinnamon
• 2+ 2 Tbsp for frying the arbi and making the curry .
• Salt According to taste.
• 1 Tsp Kasoori methi

Method

 

1. Take Taro roots and after peeling them cut them into length wise.(Big pieces)
2. Take a pan ,add half of the oil and fry Arbi till they are red/pink.(You can make this in pressure cooker or instant pot )Since I wanted to show you the process I did it in a pan and later pressure cook it for 2 minute.
3. Keep it aside in a plate .
4. Take another clean pan.Add rest of the oil .heat it then add cinnamon ,cumin seeds and cloves to it . fry it for 1 minute and till they are pink .(it shouldn't be brown)
5. Add chopped onion ,ginger and garlic . Fry it till the onions look cooked but not very brown.
6. Add chopped tomatoes and fry t for 2-3 minutes more .
7. Let it cool and then grind it into a paste .
8. Add masala paste to the pan again.
9. Add coriander powder ,chili powder,turmeric powder to it . .
10. Add fried Arbi to it and mix it thoroughly.
11. Add water for your desired consistency.
12. Now add tamarind juice /Pulp to it. Mix it well.
13. Add Garam masala ,salt to it.
14. Transfer this into a pressure cooker or instant pot and cook till 2 whistles. For instant pot it will be 2 minutes on pressure cook mode.
15. After its done remove the lid and add kasoori methi to it .
16. Adjust the seasoning and serve with hot rice or bread.

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