Suran chutney is a delicious and interesting dish that will surprise your taste buds. Suran is commonly known as the elephant foot yam; it is a member of the Aracae family and is native to South East Asia, Asia, Africa, and the tropical Pacific Islands. Not only is this dish tasty, but the elephant yam also has many health benefits. Even before became a part of mainstream cooking, it was used for medicinal purposes. This recipe tastes great with rice or roti, and the combination makes a great meal for lunch! Make sure you pack the meal in an insulated lunch box so you can enjoy it warm later.
Health Benefits
Elephant foot yam is an amazing source of protein, making it great for building muscle and recovering from muscle fatigue. This vegetable also helps lower LDL (bad) cholesterol, which is notorious for causing cardiovascular diseases. Elephant foot yams have also been proven to help prevent asthma, bronchitis, and other respiratory ailments.
Ingredients
g elephant yam: 200
tsp panchphoron: 1.5
tbsp dry ginger powder: 1
g sugar: 100
tbsp mustard oil: 2
lemon Juice: 1
g raisins: 25
tsp tamarind paste: 1
How To Make Suran Chutney
- Peel the elephant yam and cut into pieces.
- Steam till soft and grind to a paste.
- Mix in tamarind paste with about 4 tablespoons of water.
- Heat oil in a pan and when the oil starts giving out smoke, reduce the heat to low, and add yam paste. Stir to combine with the oil. Add sugar continue cooking over low flame till the oil floats to the top.
- Stir in the remaining ingredients and remove from the heat.
- Cool and store in glass jars.
Trivia
An elephant foot yam can weigh up to 30 lbs.