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Monday, June 04, 2012

Chembu Asthram | Colocassia(Taro Root/ Arbi)Curry

The colocasia curry(chembu asthram) is a famous curry made with ground coconut paste & curd.Kanji (gruel rice)is served usually with this and kanji is prepared by boiling large amounts of water, the recipe is here. Back in India,I always loved this combo very much when mom prepared it at home. I loved eating chembu asthram just like that without kanji, it has a distinct flavor of its own. Here's how I prepare the asthram. This is such a comfort combination that none can deny this combo,do try it out !!


Ingredients
chembu /colocasia 5-6 medium sized
chilly powder /mulakku podi 2 tsp
turmeric powder /manjal podi1/2 tsp
salt to taste
curd/yogurt 1 cup (beaten)

to grind
coconut 1/2 cup shredded
cumin seeds 1 tsp
shallots 4-5

to temper
red dry chillies 2-3
shallots 3-4 sliced thin
curry leaves few
mustard seeds 1tsp
coconut oil 2tsp


Method
  • Peel the skin of taro root/colocasia.Cut into larger cubes.Wash the taro roots.(refer notes on how to wash them). Boil the colocasia with enough water,salt,turmeric powder,chilly powder.Cook till done.(don't overdo to mash them)
  • In the meantime,grind the ingredients listed to a smooth paste with little water. Add this to the cooked colocasia and give a quick stir.Adjust salt. Lower the flame and add the beaten curd.Put off flame.
  • Heat oil in another pan ,splutter mustard seeds,fry curry leaves red dry chillies. Saute the sliced pearl onion and fry till pinkish brown.Add this to the cooked colcasia curry. Mix and serve hot with kanji.


NOTES
* Taro roots/colocasia tends to itch the hands once we put it in water and rinse.So,either use a colander and slotted spoons.If you accidentally forget to use this method and end up itching.Always apply coconut oil after drying your hands.


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31 comments:

Unknown said... Best Blogger Tips

colocasia curry recipe sounds good to try...
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Unknown said... Best Blogger Tips

Wow looks so nice .

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cookingvarieties said... Best Blogger Tips

hi julie, never tried or heard of this recipe before, but i must say that you colocasia looks so delicious.. the pic is fantastic, ut make the dish looks very attractive.
hmmm, would love to try, the ingredients fine with me.
have a nice day

Reshmi said... Best Blogger Tips

comfort food.. I love to have astram as such... :) and this template also looks great... lovely.. all green

Torviewtoronto said... Best Blogger Tips

delicious looking meal hope you can join the cooking with love aunt event in my site

jasna varcakovic said... Best Blogger Tips

Sounds very exotic to me... Beautiful colour !

Kavi said... Best Blogger Tips

such a healthy dish!! Look good! :)
You changed your layout!! I liked the previous color though! It enhanced your photographs! :)

Sobha Shyam said... Best Blogger Tips

i have never tasted this curry, new to me, looks nice with kanji :)

foodydelight said... Best Blogger Tips

Very delicious Julie...
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Chitra said... Best Blogger Tips

its very nice. yummy platter..

Unknown said... Best Blogger Tips

looks like a complete meal.. very delicious..

Priya Suresh said... Best Blogger Tips

Thats an incredible and super filling dishes together.

Archana said... Best Blogger Tips

looks yum .Ihave boiled taro roots at home so this one is a must try. I lovethis look of ur place.

Unknown said... Best Blogger Tips

awesome combination....

Faseela said... Best Blogger Tips

luvd the new luk of your space....the green color gives a real peace to the mind.

The recipe is awesome dear.....lovely combo...

Rekha said... Best Blogger Tips

looks colorful and healthy recipe..
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Kaveri Venkatesh said... Best Blogger Tips

Lovely new template dear..
Nice curry with Chembu...Nice clicks too

Kusum said... Best Blogger Tips

The curry looks delicious. The Ganji I have seen my Gramdma having it. I never tried. Looks interesting.

Recipe World said... Best Blogger Tips

Taste of Kerala !!!

Akila said... Best Blogger Tips

Looks delicious...

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Spice up the Curry said... Best Blogger Tips

this looks delicious. I love this green color theme. looks very good

Divya A said... Best Blogger Tips

Wow simple and delicious.. Liked the new greeny look of your space :)

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Hema said... Best Blogger Tips

This is new to me, yummy curry and the new template looks very nice..

Soni said... Best Blogger Tips

Totally new dish to me, looks like a kadhi!!Would love to try it sometime!

Square Meals said... Best Blogger Tips

Nice post Julie.
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R.Punitha said... Best Blogger Tips

Hi Julie,

Sounds very well ...

Beautiful colour !

Keep on Julie

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Unknown said... Best Blogger Tips

Julie,
Chembu Asthram brings back memories of my grandma. She always made this combo and I love the creamy asthram just by itself!! Awesome...thanks

Unknown said... Best Blogger Tips

sounds new and good...I love making rolls of these leaves..other than that, never try them elsewhere..

Ambreen (Simply Sweet n Savory) said... Best Blogger Tips

That sounds like an interesting curry, looks fantastic! Your blog's new template is really cool :)

Sensible Vegetarian said... Best Blogger Tips

Julie curry looks so delicious, love your new layout.

Rosh said... Best Blogger Tips

Always wondered how this is made lol Looks delicious Julie :)