Chena Thoran Recipe - Yam Coconut Stir Fry Recipe
Chena Thoran Recipe is a tasty side dish from Kerala stirred fry with coconut. Chena Thoran goes really well along with rice and sambhar.
Servings 4 people
Calories 254kcal
Ingredients
- 500 gm Yam/ Jimikand 2 cups, cut into small cubes
- 1 cup Coconut grated
- 1 nos Onion finely chopped
- 2-3 Green chilli chopped
- 2 tsp Urad Dal
- 1 tsp Mustard Seeds
- 2 nos Red Chilli
- 1 sprig Curry Leaves
- Salt to taste
- 2 tsp Coconut Oil
Instructions
- Remove the skin of Jimikand and cut it into small cube sized pieces and wash it in water for 3 to 4 times.
- Cook Jimikand with some water and salt until soft.
- Strain excess water and set aside.(Keep a check while cooking Jimikand as you do not want to get it over cook)
- Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds to it.
- When it sputters, add the urad dal, dried red chillies and curry leaves to it.
- Add chopped onion , green chillies and saute them well
- When the onions get transluscent ,add the Jimikand and mix well.
- Now add the grated coconut and give it a mix.
- Cover the pan for 2-3 minutes in medium flame.
- Open the pan and give everything a nice mix.
- Serve as a side for Rice with sambar or rasam.
Nutrition
Calories: 254kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 90mg | Potassium: 1091mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 190IU | Vitamin C: 35.5mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1.4mg