Chena (Elephant yam)Thoran

Serves(3-4)
Ingredients

1. Chena   - 1/4kg
2. Turmeric powder  - 1/4 Tsp
3. Red chilly powder  - 2 Tsp
4. Salt - as per taste
5. Onion - 1 Large
6. Curry leaves - 2 Twigs
7. Water - 3 cups
8. Garlic - 3nos

Tempering

1. Coconut Oil  - 3 Tbsp
2. Mustard Seeds  - 1/2 Tsp
3. Fenugreek(Uluva)  - 6 nos
4. Grated Coconut - 4 Tbsp
5. Crushed Pepper - 1/2 Tsp

Preparation

• Cut Chena roughly into block pieces. In a cooker add chena, turmeric powder,chilly powder,salt, onion,curry leaves and water.Cook until it becomes soft (o not mash it).
• In a kadai heat oil and add items for tempering expect and fry until coconut becomes brown (not dark brown). 
• Now add the cooked chena mix it well. Let the cook until the water is reduced. off the flame and add crushed garlic and curry leaves. Serve hot with rice , chapatti.