Purple Yam Gravy / Ratalu Kilangu Gravy / Rasavally Tomato Gravy

Purple Yam is a root vegetable. And it has many nutritional and health benefits. The rich fiber content helps in digestion. The purple color is due to the purple pigments called anthocyanin which helps in blood circulation. Purple Yam helps in controlling Asthma. It has high amount of Antioxidants and so, it can help in controlling Cancer Cells. One can go on listing its health benefits.

Purple Yam is used in making deserts, snacks, ice creams etc.

And let us see how to make gravy with this wonderful vegetable.

Ingredients:

Oil – 2 tbsp

Purple Yam (Ratalu) – 300 Gms (Peeled and cut into cubes

Oil – 2 tbsp

Cumin Seeds – 1 tsp

Crushed Garlic Powder – 4 to 5

Onion – 1 (finely chopped)

Chopped Coriander Leaves – 1 tbsp

Kasoori Methi – 1 tsp

Tomato – 1 (finely chopped)

Turmeric Powder – ½ tsp

Salt

Red Chilli Powder – 1 tsp

Coriander Seed Powder – 1 tsp

Turmeric Powder – 1 pinch

Yogurt – 1/3 cups (should not be sour)

Chopped Coriander Leaves – 1 tbsp

Method:

Heat the Oil in a pan. Add the Yam pieces and Cumin Seeds. Roast the Yam till it is done. Transfer and keep aside.

Heat 2 tbsp of Oil in the same pan. Add Cumin Seeds and crushed Garlic. Saute for a minute. Add chopped Onion. Sauté till Onion become translucent. Add Coriander leaves. Crush Kasoori Methi by hand and add. Sauté for a minute. Add the chopped Tomato. Stir cook for a minute.

Add Turmeric Powder, Salt, Red Chilli Powder and Coriander Powder. Cook them dry.

Add the Yogurt and half cup of water. Add the roasted Yam Pieces.

Mix well. Simmer for 4 to 5 minutes covered with a lid. Add chopped Coriander Leaves. Mix well.

Switch off the flame.

The yummy Purple Yam Gravy is ready.

Transfer to a serving bowl. Serve with Rice, Bread, Roti , Nan etc.