Coconut Yam And Potato Curry Recipe

Published December 9, 2011 | By Jai Kai

Here is a delicious Ayurvedic recipe that has some nutritious earth elements and can be very grounding and balancing.

This one can be very warming and is especially good on a cold winter day.

Ingredients & Materials (serves 2-3 people):

1 small to medium yam (Chopped into small cubes or pieces)

1 small to medium potato (Chopped into small cubes or pieces)

2 pinches of fennel seed powder

1 pinch of freshly ground black pepper

2 pinches of cardamom powder

1 teaspoon of grated ginger

1 pinch of salt

1 pinch of cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon of coriander seeds

1/4 teaspoon of cumin powder

2 tablespoons of finely grated coconut shreds

1/4 cup of raw or slightly roasted cashews (optional)

1 cup of fresh coconut milk

2 tablespoons of ghee

Cilantro (optional)

Method & Procedure:

1. Warm up the ghee on medium heat and sauté the coriander seeds, cumin, cinnamon, cardamom, fennel, and salt.

2. After you smell the aromas add the ginger and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes.

3. Add the sweet potato and yam and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes

4. Add the coconut milk and simmer until the potatoes are slightly soft

5. Turn off the heat and add the coconut and cashews.

6. Add a dash of black pepper to finish.

7. Garnish with Cilantro

image courtesy of the pinkpeppercorn