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Taro Root/Colocacia/Seppankizhangu/Arbi roast is a very popular vegetable. When prepared in the right way it could be something memorable...

Seppankizhangu/Taro root Roast Revisited


Taro Root/Colocacia/Seppankizhangu/Arbi roast is a very popular vegetable. When prepared in the right way it could be something memorable for the taste buds. I know of so many people who enjoy a good seppankizhangu roast. My husband and my dad love it and would enjoy it anytime. This root can be used in preparing many things. Its very popular for its roast/fry or in mor kozhambu. The preparation is however complex to some. On a Sunday some rice, onion sambar and seppankizhangu roast is a combo is what many people would enjoy.




Gadgets:

Wok
Cookie baking sheets
Bowls
Pressure pan
Cutting Board
Knife
Parchment paper
Mixing spatula



Ingredients:

Oil - 2 tbsp
Seppankizhangu/Taro root - 20
Salt
Turmeric Powder - 1 tsp
Chilli Powder- 1 tsp
Asafoetida-1//4th tsp
Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
Udad Dal- 1 tsp
Cashew Nuts - 20
Cilantro- 1 tbsp chopped
Water for the pressure pan



Preparation:

1. Wash the Taro root and cut the two edges off a little and place it in a bowl.

2. Place the pressure pan on the stove, add about 2 cups of water,place the bowl with the root in it and cook it on medium heat to a whistle,

NOTE: If your taro root is very old then it might not cook to a whistle. So once you open the pressure pan check to see if the skin is coming off easily. If not, then place it back and cook it for another whistle ( It might be time consuming but worth every bit)

3.When the pressure releases, place the bowl under running water to cool the veggies down.

4.Remove the skin and cut them into thin circles.

5.Add salt,turmeric, asafoetida, 2 tsp of oil and chilli powder. Coat each of the root well and place them on a cookie sheet lined with a parchment paper.

6.Broil one side for 10 minutes and turn them over and broil for 8 minutes.

7.Rest the broiled veggies for some time and then remove them from the parchment paper into a bowl.

8.Heat the wok with 1 tbsp of oil. Add a few shakes of asafoetida, mustard seeds allow it to pop,add udad dhal and cashew nuts and roast it to golden brown. Turn the flame to low and add the seppankizhangu roast to it and coat the mix well.




9.Add cilantro and serve it hot with rice and sambar, rasam or curd.

8 comments:

  1. Hello Srimathi, I was pleasantly surprised to find two awards today! They are also the first I've ever got! Thanks so much for considering my blog worthy of an award!

    This is the first time I am on your blog. I love Sepankizhangu only as a Roast - in other dishes, they become such an inconsequential mush. I liked your sattu maav post as well. Will look forward to reading your posts.

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  2. The roast looks yummy and good enough to eat. Will defintely try it out and comment

    Keep them coming

    bye

    Sowmya

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  3. I loved the way you categorized your recipes as 10 minutes, 15 minute...wonders. :)
    Taro root roast looks like it's a must try. :)

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  4. Loved the idea of broiling it..I always end up pouring more oil for this recipe than usual to ake it perfect...

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  5. i made something very similar with sweet potatoes once :)

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  6. I wanted to try these for a long long time... thanks for the recipe..

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  7. Today I was in a mood to cook. Made the sepankazangu roast and followed same techinque for Potato roast and Okra roast. Okra suprising cooked so fast after i broiled and it was crisp. Thank you... today we are going to have a feast.

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  8. I tried making sepankazangu roast by following your technique and it came out perfect. It was crisp and spicy. I now like broiling vegetables. Its easy and comes out well especially if you want to make something crispy. Thanks to you for the technique.

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