Ingredients:

• 750 g – arbi
• 1 tsp – Cumin seeds
• 1/2 tsp – Turmeric powder
• 2 tsp – Red Chilli powder
• 2 tsp – coriander powder
• 1 tsp – Cumin seed powder
• 2 tbsp – finely chopped Coriander leaves (to garnish)
• salt to taste
• 1/2 tsp – ajwain
• 6 tbsp – oil

Method:

1. Peel the arbi. Wash it thoroughly.
2. Slice the arbi like you make French fries.
3. Apply some salt and keep aside for 30 minutes.
4. Wash again before you start cooking.
5. Heat oil in a kadai, add cumin seeds, when the seeds splutter add turmeric powder.
6. Add the arbi and mix well.
7. Add red chilli powder, coriander powder, cumin seed powder, ajwin and salt taste. Mix well.
8. Cover with a lid, having some water in it.
9. Cook on low flame, stirring at regular intervals till the arbi is done.
10. Garnish with finely chopped coriander leaves.
11. Serve with dal and hot rotis.

Recipe courtesy of Anita Raheja