Taro Root /Seppankazhangu Roast

Ingredients:

1.Taro Root/Seppankazhangu- 8 pieces

2.Besan- 2 spoons

3.Rice flour- 1 spoon

4.Turmeric powder-1/2 spoon

5.Red chilli powder- 1/2 spoon

6.Sambar powder- 1/4 spoon

7.Oil- 2 tablespoons

8.Salt

9.Asafoetida powder- 1/4 spoon

Method:

1.Pressure cook the taro root  for 1-2 whistles.

2.Peel once it cools and keep in refrigerator for about 30 minutes.This is to ensure that the stickiness goes away and gets roasted well.

3.Then cut into 2" pieces. 

4.Add besan,rice flour,salt,turmeric,chilli powder,sambar powder,asafoetida & gently mix without mashing and leave for 5 minutes so that spices are absorbed by the vegetable.

5.Heat the oil in a frying pan,put mustard.Add the taro root pieces.

6.Turn gently now and then,add oil & roast till it become light golden brown. 

P.S:The besan and rice flour are added to give crispiness.