Saturday, March 21, 2009

Colocasia fry


Its been quite a while since I created this blog...I'm getting around to posting my first recipe after a year!!! Better late than never I keep telling myself :)!!
Anyway let me start with a very simple yet delicious something. You don't really have to know how to cook to get this one right.

You will need:
6 medium sized colocasia
1 pinch turmeric powder
1tsp chilli powder
1 tbsp dhania (corriander) powder
1/2 tsp jeera powder
salt to taste
4tbsp corn oil



Wash the colocasia thoroughly under running water. Be careful since you may develop a nasty itch if they are nice and fresh.Keep some olive/ coconut oil handy to apply to your hands as water will only aggravate the itch!
Slice the colocasia...remember the thinner the crispier! In a big bowl mix the rest of the ingredients along with the slices. Keep it aside for about 15 to 30 min.
Heat a large pan, add the oil. Then place the slices on the hot oil and shallow fry for about 4-5 min. Turnover and repeat until its as crisp as you want it to be. If you feel the pan is drying out add more oil all around.
You can add a twist by placing the fried slices in whipped curd!! Great as a side for rice or rotis.