How to make Mezhukku Purattiyathu

Mezhukku Purattiyathu
You will need:
1. 2 cups yam, peeled and chopped into 1” pieces
2. 4 cups water
3. Salt to taste
4. 2 dsp button onions
5. 3 dry red chillies
6. A few peppercorns
7. 6 garlic cloves
8. A few curry leaves
9. 2 dsp refined vegetable oil

Method:
1. Wash the yam piece twice, drain and cook in 4 cups boiling water. Add salt after the yam is cooked. Drain off the excess water.
2. Crush ingredients 4 to 8. Heat oil in a pan. Add the crushed ingredients. Saute well.
3. Add the cooked yam pieces and mix gently. When the pieces are well coated, remove from heat. Serve hot.

Variation:
Vegetables like green plantain or beans can also be used instead of yam.