24. Pidikaranai Masiyal

Pidikaranai Masiyal is a simple kuzhambu/ gravy with out dal. Pidikarani is in between size of yam and colocasia . It looks like sweet potato and is a variety of yam. It hels reduce constipation , decreases bad cholesterol and fights agains colon cancer. 

 Ingredient: (4persons)

Pidikaranai - 3 or 4

Tamarind -  lemon size

Green chilli - 5/6

Turmeric powder - a pinch

Hinge - a pinch

Curry leaves- few

Salt - 1tbs or to taste

Seasoning: 

Mustard seed - 1tsp

Methi seeds - 1/2 a tsp

Hinge - a pinch

Curry leaves - a few

Method:

1. pressure cook karanai kizhangu.
2. Season and add green chillies cut in lenght wise and saute for a second.
3. Extract and add the tamarind juice. 
4. Boil tamarind extract, seasoned items along with turmeric powder, hinge and salt.
5. Peel the skin of the karanai kizhangu carefully with out touching the pulpy portion as it may cause itching. Smash it.
6. Mix it with tamarind extract. Boil it for 2 mins.