Tara root fry/Seppankizhangu varuval
Tara root is a root vegetable which is rich in dietary fiber and has a very nutty flavor.This tara root fry goes as a wonderful side dish with combo of Rice & Sambar/Rasam/Curd/Tamarind based curry.
Ingredients:
Tara root/Cheppankilangu   -7 Mustard seeds            -1/2 tsp green chili               -1 chopped hing/asafoetida            -pinch sambar powder           -1 tsp chili powder             -1 tsp Rice flour               -1 tbsp Gram flour/Besan         -1 tbsp salt                     -to taste oil                     -2 tbsp
Preparation time:5 min
Cooking time   :20 min
Method:
- In a pressure cooker cook washed tara root/cheppankilangu with water for a whistle.(do not over cook)
- Once the pressure goes off open the cooker and drain off the water.Peel the skin off and cut into roundels.
- In a wide bottomed  pan heat oil and temper with mustard seeds,green chili,turmeric,hing.
- Add the tara root/cheppakilangu roundels,slat,chili powder and sambar powder.
- After frying for 5 minutes sprinkle rice flour and gram flour to spread all over the tara root.
- Cook for another 3-5 minutes untill well roasted.
- Tararoot/Seppankilangu fry is ready to serve.
Serves  4
