Kand Stir Fry

Preparation :20 mins
Cook :4 mins
Total Time :24 mins
Servings :Makes 3 servings

Ingredients :

2 1/2 cups purple yam (kand) strips
2 tbsp oil
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
a pinch of asafoetida (hing)
2 tsp finely chopped green chillies
1/4 cup roasted and coarsely crushed peanuts
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
1 tsp lemon juice
salt to taste

Method :

Steam the kand strips in a steamer for 8 minutes. Keep aside.
Heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan and add the cumin seeds.
When the seeds crackle, add the asafoetida and green chillies and sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds.
Add the kand, peanuts, coriander, lemon juice and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while tossing occasionally.
Serve immediately.