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Grated Yam Curry ( Kandha Khima Kura)

 Grated Yam Curry ( Kandha Khima Kura)


This is a delicious slow cooked dish from Andhra Pradesh using the humble Yam. It is grated and cooked on slow flame with onions  and a delightful mix of spices and an added crunch of fried cashew nuts. This dish is usually served on special occasions as part of a festive meal. 

Yams are rich in fiber and nutrients. They are said to have cancer fighting properties and help control blood sugar levels.

  • Ingredients:

  • 1/2 Kg Yam
  • 1 1/2 Cups Diced Onions
  • 1/4 Cup Cashew Nuts
  • 1 sprig Curry leaves
  • 1 Tsp Chilli Powder
  • 1 Tsp Coriander Powder
  • 1/2 Tsp Garam Masala Powder
  • 1 Tsp Ginger Garlic Paste
  • 4 Tbsps Oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Pinch of Turmeric Powder

Let's get started:

Remove the hard bark like covering of the Yam till you come to the orange part.

Grate the Yam into watery buttermilk ( 1 Part Curd and 6 Parts Water). This will remove any itchiness that is present in the Yam.

Heat a pan and pour in 4 Tbsps Oil.

Fry the cashew Nuts till light golden brown. Drain and keep aside. 

Fry the Curry leaves till crisp and remove and keep aside. 

Squeeze out the water completely from the grated Yam and add to the oil. Fry on medium flame stirring occasionally till colour changes. 

Turn flame down to low and cook covered till the oil separates from the sides.

Add the diced onion pieces, salt and turmeric  and stir well. Cook covered on low flame till the onion pieces turn translucent. Mix in between.

Add the chilli powder, Coriander Powder, Garam Masala, Ginger Garlic Paste and mix well. 

Add 4 Tbsps of water and mix well. 

Cook covered on low flame till the oil separates from the sides of the pan. Keep stirring in between.

Remove cover and add Cashew Nuts and Curry Leaves. Mix well and cook for a few minutes till the curry is completely moisture free and dark brown in colour.

Serve with Rice and other accompaniments like Sambhar and Rasam. 


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