Elephant foot fry

My friend Ameeta used to get this for me often. The first time I had it, I thought it was fish fry, but even after I knew what it was, I could get fooled. Tricky to make, but well worth it.

1 yam/ suran/ elephant foot

1 tsp haldi powder

1 tsp red chill powder

1 tsp garam masala powder

Salt to taste

2 tbsp rawa

Cooking oil

Method:

Wash the yam, clean it well, peel off the skin and cut into slices that resemble fillets. This is the tricky part, because yam itches- wear gloves or cost your palms with oil. 

Boil 2 cups water with a little salt. When it comes to a boil, add yam slices, and cook on a low flame for 5 minutes till 75% cooked- you should be able to prick with a fork, but it shouldn't break apart. 

Drain, dip in cold water and keep aside. 

Make a paste of the spices with a bit of water. Smear over the yam slices, and marinate for 15 minutes. 

Heat some oil in a pan. Cost the yam with rawa, and shallow fry on both sides till crisp and brown. 

Serve hot, with a slice of lime.