RECIPE 1 This is a simple recipe of arbi ki subzi.

Its healthy since arbi is boiled first instead of deep frying as in arbi fry. Deep frying vegetables is an unhealthy practice in my opinion since it destroys the various nutrients of the vegetable as well as adds to the calorie intake. You can also call it arbi masala or spicy arbi. Recipe of arbi ki sabzi 250 grams arbi (arvi/ taro root/ colocassia) 1/2 tsp ajwain (carom seeds) A pinch of hing (asafoetida) 1/4 tsp turmeric powder Salt to taste 1/4 tsp red chilli powder 1/4 tsp garam masala powder 1/2 tsp coriander powder 1/2 tsp amchoor (dried mango powder) 1 tbsp oil 1. Wash and pressure cook arbi to 2 whistles. Peel and cut into 3/4 inch roundels. 2. Heat oil in a non- stick pan and add ajwain. When they change color, add hing. 3. Add arvi. Add turmeric powder and salt. Mix well and turn the heat to medium- low. Cook uncovered, stirring in between till arbi becomes golden brown. 4. Add rest of the spices and cook stirring for 2-3 minutes. Arbi masala is ready to be enjoyed with puri, paratha or plain phulka.

RECIPE 2

5-6 pieces of Taro Root- Boiled, Peeled and sliced in small cubes 1 small onion- finely chopped 2 Tomatoes- finely chopped 2-3 Green chillies- Chopped 1 Tsp- Ginger Paste 1 Tsp Cumin Seeds 1 Tsp- Coriander Powder 1 Tsp- Turmeric Powder

1/4th Tsp- Garam Masala 2 Tbsp-Yogurt 1 Tbsp Lemon Juice 1 Tsp Chaat Masala Red Chilli Powder- To taste Salt- To taste Water- 3/4th cup 1 Tbsp- Oil Coriander leaves- To Garnish

Method: 1. Toss the sliced Arbi/Taro root in 1 tbsp of Lemon Juice and 1 Tsp of Chaat Masala and keep it aside. 2. In a pan, heat oil. Add cumin seeds and let them turn light brown 3. Put in Green Chillies and Onion. Fry till golden brown 4. Add in the Ginger Paste. Fry for 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes and let it cook until tomatoes turn tender. Keep stiring 5. Add in all the spices. Mix well and cook till the oil separates from the Masala 6. Add Yogurt and mix well. Let it cook for 1 minute 7. Now add the Taro root/Arbi that we kept aside and mix well 8. Pour in 1/2 a cup of water, put the flame on low and cook until a thick gravy is formed and Arbi is more tender and soft. Keep stirring in between. 9. Garnish with Coriander leaves.

RECIPE 3
Ingredients: 10-15 Arbi, boiled, peeled and sliced 1 tsp Ajwain 1/4 tsp Turmeric 1 tsp dhaniya powder 1/2 tsp Red Chilli powder

1/2 tsp Amchur / Dry mango powder 1 cup Yoghurt / Curd, churned salt to taste 2 tsp Oil Serves 3-4 Method: 1. Heat oil in a pan and add ajwain. Let it sizzle, then add turmeric, dhaniya powder, red chilli powder, amchur powder. Fry for 30-40 sec. 2. Add sliced arbi, churned yoghurt and salt. Mix well and let it boil well. Keep stirring while boiling so that it doesn't stick to the pan.