Konefal (Purple Yam)

If you are looking for a healthy and delicious, bright purple snack, look no further. Yes, you read that right. If your new year resolutions include discovering the new and interesting, give purple purple yam a twirl. Of course, to many Indians, this cousin to the sweet potato is a familiar delicacy. (Konefal – pronounced ‘cone’ + fal as rhyming with ‘dull’)

Making it is so simple, I am kind of ashamed to even write this post. But I absolutely love this bright tuber in its healthy as well as decadent forms so I will plough on.

This serves 2 as a light snack or a side.

Steamed konefal with coconut chutney

Steamed konefal with coconut chutney

Ingredients:

200 grams purple yam

Method:

  1. Wash throughly. Peel off the skin as you would for a potato.
  2. Steam for about 10-15 minutes depending on the size.
  3. Slice and sprinkle salt.
  4. Slather on some coconut chutney.
  5. Enjoy with a steaming cup of cardamom coffee.

If you are in a slightly more indulgent mood, here’s An equally delicious option.

Wash, peel and slice the yam. Marinate the slices in a mix of salt, turmeric and chilli powder. Pan fry them until golden on the edges. Drain on paper towels.

Squeeze some lemon juice over the slices and serve hot.

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