chembu asthram

Ingredients
Chembu (colocasia) – 4-5 nos.

Shallots- 2 nos.

Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp

Chilly powder – 1 tsp

Green chilly – 2-3 nos. ( chopped)

Grated coconut – 1 cup

Thick Tamarind pulp – ½ tbsp

For seasoning
Dry Chilly – 1-2 nos.( broken)

Mustard seeds – 1 ½ tsp

Shallots – 2-3 nos( chopped)

Curry leaves – As required

Oil - 1-2 tbsp

Fenugreek seed - 1/2 tsp

Method
Peel and chop the chembu/colocasia into medium sized pieces and wash well.Cook the chembu in a thick bottom vessel with 2 cups of water for about 10 minutes in medium heat.Add salt,chilly powder and turmeric powder.When it becomes soft add the ground mixture of coconut, shallots and greenchilly,tamarind pulp. Cook about 2-3 minutes until the raw smell goes off from the chembu curry.Finally do the seasoning and enjoy the curry with hot kanji and pickle.