ALVATHI(COLOCASIA STEM CURRY) / TARO STEM CURRY

Alvathi is a very tasty and delicious Colocasia Stem Curry.This Colocasia Stem Curry [Taro Stem Curry] is made using tender Colocasia Stems [Taro Stems], Green chillies, Curd and Coconut paste and is served with Rice.Alvati is one of the special curry in GSB Konkani cuisine.

The following ingredients are needed to prepare Alvathi(Colocasia Stem Curry) / Taro Stem Curry.


Ingredients:-

Colocasia stems. -20 ( tender)
Green chillies.     -5
Coconut grating. -1 cup
Curd .                  - 3/4 cup
Salt .                    - to taste

For Seasoning:-

Oil                    -1tsp
Mustard seeds. -1/2 tsp
Cumin seeds.   -1/4 tsp
Curry leaves.   - few

Instructions:-

Peel the outer green skin of the tender Colocasia stems and chop into 3/4 inch lengthy pieces. Wash well in water and keep aside.

Wash Green chillies and keep aside.

Grind the Coconut grating adding very little water and keep aside.

Whisk the Curd and keep aside.

Method:-

In a pan add the chopped Colocasia stems, Green chillies, required Salt and 2 cup of Water and boil well till the tender Colocasia stems become soft and well cooked.

Add the ground Coconut Paste and mix well with the cooked Colocasia stem pieces.

Add the whisked Curd and mix well.Give a boil and switch off the flame.Do not over boil.

Heat Coconut oil or any cooking oil in a small pan for seasoning and splutter Mustard seeds and Cumin seeds and saute well.Add Curry leaves and fry in oil for a second and switch off the flame.

Pour the above seasoning into the Curry and mix well.

A very tasty and delicious Alvathi (Colocasia Stem Curry) is ready to serve with Rice.

Try the other Alvathi Recipes:-

TENDER COLOCASIA LEAVES ALVATI / Thera Panna Alavati.
https://konkanicookbook.blogspot.com/2017/11/tender-colocasia-leaves-alvati-tharya.html?m=1

TENDER PALAK LEAVES ALVATI
https://konkanicookbook.blogspot.com/2017/11/tender-palak-leaves-alvati.html?m=1