“Sooran/suran/oal/jimikand (elephant yam) ki sabji” also known as elephant foot yam curry, can be prepared in various ways, ranging from a dry stir-fry to a more gravy-based curry as Suran Sabji in Curd Gravy, Suran ki Chutney, Suran Pickle, Suran Kofta, Suran in Palak Gravy etc.
For today’s recipe, I begin by boiling the suran (elephant foot yam) to ensure it becomes tender and easy to cook. Boiling the suran softens its texture, allowing it to absorb the flavours of the spices more effectively.
After boiling, the suran is sautéed with a blend of aromatic spices, creating a flavourful and hearty dish. This method not only enhances the taste but also making the sabji both delicious and satisfying.
It’s a versatile dish that pairs well with both Rice and Indian breads like Roti or Paratha, making it a wholesome addition to any meal.
Ingredients:
- Suran: 250 gm
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Turmeric powder: half teaspoon
- Coriander powder: 1 teaspoon
- Chilli powder: 1.5 teaspoon
- Garam masala powder: half teaspoon
- Cumin seed: half teaspoon
- Ginger paste: 1 tablespoon
- Bay leaf: 1 no.
- Mustard oil/cooking oil: 4 tablespoon
- Mango powder: half teaspoon
- Asafoetida: 1 pinch
Preparation:
- Clean and peel off the suran, wash thoroughly.
- Chop them into big slices; boil it till done. (You can also boil it into pressure cooker or microwave).
- Drain and keep aside.
Method:
- Heat oil in a non stick fry pan, spread it.
- When it smokes add cumin seeds and bay leaf.
- Add and Spread boiled suran slices; fry on high flame on both sides till golden brown colour appears. (It takes about 2 minutes each side).
- Keep the fried slices in separate plate.
- In a bowl put the ginger paste chilli powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder and salt, add one tablespoon of water and mix it well, wet masala paste ready, keep aside.
- Add some more oil in the pan if required, add wet masala paste in frying pan, Stir fry on low flame for couple of minutes (keep it stirring otherwise it may burn).
- Add one cup of hot water continue to cook with cover on, when it starts to boiling lower the flame.
- Add fried suran slice, boil it for about 2-3 minutes on medium flame.
- Add Garam masala powder, put off the flame.
- Tip: You may garnish this preparation with chopped fresh coriander leaves.
- Now, suran sabji is ready to serve with any Indian bread or side dish.
suran ki sabji
Sooran/suran/oal/jimikand (elephant yam) ki sabji by Nag Ratna Sahu is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.