Yam Fry Recipe (Senai Kizhangu Fry)
Yam Fry, also known as Senai Kizhangu fry in Tamil, is a simple yet delicious dish where slices of elephant yam are coated with spices and shallow-fried until crispy. This dish is known for its crunchy outside and soft, tender inside, making it a great side dish or snack. This fry is commonly paired with South Indian meals like sambar rice, rasam rice, or even curd rice. It also works as a crispy appetizer on its own. The best part about this recipe is that it requires minimal ingredients, and you can customize the spice level according to your taste. Also, if you prefer a healthier version, you can air-fry or bake the yam instead of shallow-frying it.
Equipment
Frying Pan
Ingredients
- ¼ kg Yam | Senai kizhangu peeled and sliced
- ½ teaspoon Turmeric Powder
- 1 tablespoon Tamarind Pulp
- Salt to taste
- 3 tablespoon Oil for pan frying
- 2 sprig Curry leaves
For Masala Marination
- 2 teaspoon Chilli powder
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper powder
- ½ teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon Garam masala powder
- 2 tablespoon Gram Flour (Chickpea flour)
- 1 tablespoon Rice Flour
- Water as needed
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Take a sauce pan and add in the yam pieces. Cover with water. Add in salt, turmeric powder and tamarind pulp. Bring this to a boil and cook for 15 mins till the yam is cooked. Drain it and set aside.
- Take all the ingredients for the masala in a bowl. Add water and make into a thick paste. Take the yam pieces and coat in the masala on both sides.
- Heat oil in a frying pan, drop the yam pieces in oil and fry till golden on both sides. Strain them in a plate.
- Now in the remaining oil, add the curry leaves and fry till crispy. Remove them and toss with the yam. Serve with any curry and rice.
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Notes
- Always select fresh and firm elephant yam for this recipe. Avoid yams that have dark spots, excessive moisture, or a slimy texture, as these may be old or spoiled. Fresh yams ensure a better taste and crispier texture when fried.
- Frying too many slices at once lowers the oil temperature, leading to soggy and oily fries instead of crispy ones. Always fry in small batches.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Yam Fry Recipe (Senai Kizhangu Fry)
Serving Size
1 servings
Amount per Serving
Calories
207
% Daily Value*
Fat
11
g
17
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
0.04
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
7
g
Sodium
26
mg
1
%
Potassium
613
mg
18
%
Carbohydrates
25
g
8
%
Fiber
4
g
17
%
Sugar
2
g
2
%
Protein
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
426
IU
9
%
Vitamin C
31
mg
38
%
Calcium
30
mg
3
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.