Ingredients

• 200 gms - tender yam, peeled, cubed
• 1/2 cup - coconut, grated
• 1 tsp - chilli powder
• 1/2 tsp - turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp - cumin seeds
• 1/4 tsp - urad dal
• 1/4 tsp - mustard seeds
• 1 tbsp - oil
• 1 tbsp - grated coconut for garnish
• pepper powder to taste
• salt to taste

How to Make Chena Errisery

• Cut yam, soak it in salted water in which half of the turmeric has been added.
• Soak for half an hour, drain and add to 1.5 cups of fresh water.
• Add coconut and the remaining turmeric, boil it till cubes become soft.
• Add chilly powder, salt, pepper and curry leaves.
• Heat oil in a small pan, add seeds, dal and allow it to splutter.
• Add it to the vegetables, stir it and pour it into a serving dish.
• Garnish with grated coconut.
• Serve hot with rice or chapathi.