THE INDIAN DELICACY ARBI... Many of us in India know by the term "arbi"... In english it is known as COLACOSIA.
The COLACOSIA is an exotic plant with broad green leaves and the under ground stem and the vegetable is known as Arbi.
Arbi is a starchy root that is brown in color
fibrous exterior. It generally grows in wet
Wild places.
The arbi has many benefits and consuming
it, helps in many ways.
Some benefits are
1. Reduces tiredness
2. Helps in weight loss, as it has low caloric
content.
3. Has good amount of fibre.
4. It is a very antioxidant and consuming
regularly boosts immunity.
The arbi when boiled and fried gives a
crispy taste.
But today I am going to share my recipe which is gravy based.
INGRIDIENTS
Arbi or (Colocasia) in english 500 gms
Onions - 4 medium sized
Garlic - 1 teaspoon crushed
Ginger - paste 1 tsp
Green chillies 2
Oil for frying and sauteing
Jeera or cumin seeds 1/2 tsp
Tomatoes - 2 finely chopped
Salt - 1 tsp
Red chilli powder 3/4 tsp
Turmeric powder 1/2 tsp
Dhania or corainder powder 1 tsp
Garam masala 1/2 tsp
Green corainder leaves to garnish
Cooking Method
First we need to wash the arbi well and boil
it until tender. Let cool.( remember to choose
the arbi of almost equal sizes )
Peel the arbi well.
Take a frying pan and heat oil .
Fry the arbi in medium heat, until brown.
Now we need to make a nice gravy for the
dish . To make the gravy we will combine
the cut onions, green chillies, ginger and garlic
blend them in a blending jar or a mixer
to get a smooth paste. Next we blend the
tomatoes too seperately and keep aside.
Now in another pan we will heat oil, add
cumin seeds.
Saute the onion paste on medium heat until
golden brown.
Add the pureed tomatoes to it and stir until
the oil separates from the gravy.
One by one we can add the masala, salt,
turmeric, corainder and stir well. Add
a little water so that the dry masalas are
integrated well with the gravy.
Let cook for 2 - 3 minutes on medium heat.
Add the fried arbis and stir lightly.
Now is the time to add water for the final
gravy , add one and a half cup of water and
cover it with a lid and cook for 5 minutes.
Garnish with green corainder and garam
masala.
This dish can be served hot with Indian
Paratha s or tandoori roti.
Try this exotic Indian dish and do not forget
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