Shallow Fried Colocasia ( Shavigadde, Arbi )

Colocasia is referred to with different names like Shavigadde, Cheemdumpa, Arbi, Arvi, Taro etc.
It is widely used vegetable in Asia and is also a staple food of Japan.

There are a variety of ways of cooking colocasia. I have shallow fried them. A very simple and tasty recipe.

Ingredients:

Colocasia - 250 gms
Chilli powder - 2 tsp
Salt to taste
Oil for frying
Cumin powder - 1 tsp
Coriander powder - 1 tsp
Roasted gram powder - 1/2 tsp
Mustard Seeds - 1 tsp
Urad Dal - 1 tsp
Bengal Gram -  1 tsp
Turmeric Powder - 1/2 tsp

Method:

Cook the Colocasia in a pressure cooker for two whistles. Peel the skin and keep it aside.

Take a pan and add oil to it. Once the oil is heated, add mustard seeds and allow it to splutter. Add urad dal and bengal gram. Add the turmeric.

Now add the colocasia pieces and start frying them on med flame for around 20 - 25 mins. Once they are done, add salt, chilli powder, cumin and coriander powder and roasted gram powder. Mix it well. Serve it with rice.