In this recipe, steamed purple yam is cooked in an aromatic tempering with cumin seeds, curry leaves and green chillies, garnished with fresh coriander and definitely, the addition of roasted peanuts are a highlight and takes the dish onto another level.
As an alternative to yam, you can prepare a similar vrat recipe of shakarkandi bateta nu shaak.
WHAT IS YAM?
Ratalu in English is Yam or Indian purple Yam. Yam or Ratalu can also be called Kand - and all are the same thing. The yam vegetable is a common name for edible tubers.
Ratalu has a brown coloured thick skin and pink/purple flesh which is rather starchy and sticky.
We mostly eat Purple Yam in Gujarati Undhiyu, but recently we have also started loving this new, quicker recipe.
We add roasted peanuts to the stir fry which is a favourite in other recipes too such as Potato and Peanut Stirfry, Potato in peanut sauce, Stuffed Peanut Capsicum and Corn on the Cob Curry in peanut gravy,
WHAT INGREDIENTS DO I NEED TO MAKE FARALI RATALU?
- Purple Yam - How to choose/buy purple yam? The yam should not look like it is shrinking and the skin should not feel dry. If you hold it in your hand and the yam feels hard, it is fresh. The best yam is available in the winter season - especially if in the UK!
- Peanuts - we dry roasted some peanuts, removed the skin and lightly crushed them
- Green chilli and ginger paste - the fresher the better! Use to your spice level
- Curry leaves - fresh curry leaves are the best and are available in most South Asian supermarkets. The curry leaves are added at the tempering process
- Cumin seeds - added first at the tempering process
- Oil - we used olive oil
- Salt and crushed black pepper - to taste
- Sugar - to lend a little sweetness
- Fresh lemon / lime juice - squeezed over the top once cooked
- Freshly cut coriander to garnish
TIPS:-
Apply some oil on your palms or wear catering gloves before you start to peel the skin of the Ratalu as you might get itchy hands afterwards.
After peeling submerge the cut pieces in cold water to prevent it from turning into dark colour.
If not preparing for fasting, use normal spices such as red chilli powder, turmeric powder and garam masala.
STEP-BY-STEP RATALU RECIPE WITH PICTURES
Printable recipe card with exact measurements and methods below.
FARALI KAND MICROWAVE METHOD
⭆ Cooked peeled and cut ratalu in the microwave for 7-8 minutes or until tender.
⭆ In a microwave-proof bowl heat oil or ghee for 40 seconds, add green chillies, ginger and curry leaves.
⭆ Cook again for 20 seconds.
⭆ Add cooked yam, salt, sugar and mix well. Cook further 2 minutes.
⭆ Add roasted peanuts, black pepper powder, lemon juice and freshly chopped coriander.
⭆ Mix well and serve.
MORE FARALI RECIPES
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📖 Recipe
Farali Ratalu (Kand Sabji)
Equipment
- 1 pan
Ingredients
- 250 gram pink/purple yam kand/ratalu
- 3 tablespoon oil or ghee
- 1 tablespoon green chillies crushed
- 1 tablespoon ginger crushed
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 sprig curry leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt use rock salt for fasting
- 2 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 4 tablespoon roasted peanuts crushed
- 2 tablsepoon coriander
Instructions
- Peel and cut pink yam into cube size, keep it in cold water until you finish cutting the whole yam.
- Discard the water and add fresh water.
- Cook yam in an M/W for 7-8 minutes, OR boil on a stove without lid or steam in a steamer but make sure the pieces of yam should not get too soft or mushy.
- Remove from the water.
- Let it cool slightly.
- Heat oil in a kadai, add cumin seeds once it crackles add curry leaves.
- Add chillies and ginger and stir-fry for few a few seconds.
- Then add steamed yam, salt, sugar, pepper and peanuts, mix well.
- Let the yam cook for a couple of minutes, keep stirring gently.
- Turn off the heat, add lemon juice and stir once more.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped coriander and serve hot with chilled yoghurt and Farali Masala Puri.
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Nutrition
PLEASE NOTE: Nutritional values are estimated by a computer and may vary based on ingredients and portion sizes. For personalised dietary advice, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.
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Hayley Dhanecha says
The yam cooks down so beautifully with gentle spices, making it soft, comforting and full of flavour. I love serving it warm with a squeeze of lemon—it’s simple, nourishing and perfect for vrat days.
Mayuri Patel says
Love the colour of the yam Jagruti. Makes the sabji so tempting. Wish I could get purple yam here.
Geetanjali says
Looks healthy and delicious!! Love the color of the yam :))
Padmajha says
Stunning clicks Jagruthi! I have never used purple yam as we don't get it around here. Love the addition of peanuts to add the crunch. Superb share!
sujitha says
Such an Beautiful colour yam. Natures gift is amazing.. this Farali Ratalu looks delicious. Is it okay to prepare the same method with normal yam??
jcookingodyssey says
yes Sujitha you can use normal yam and also you can use potato too.
HerModernKitchen says
I liked the tip about washing your hands to avoid itching afterwards when you peel the purple veggies!
Tricia Buice says
This is a beautiful vegetable and I've never seen it before. What a stunning dish is makes! Your photos are lovely with beautiful dark features. What a terrific dish!
Liz @ iheartvegetables says
That sounds really good! I've never had a pink yam before! Also your photos are so gorgeous!
MsBrandiDenise says
I haven't had pink yams. I need to find some and try this out!
Emmyw says
I've not come across pink yam before will have to keep an eye out. Presume I can make it with regular yam it just won't be as instagrammable! Lve peanut in stir fries. Sounds delicious.