Chembu Curry

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Ingredients

	250 grams	Taro Root
	1 cup	Coconut , grated
	2 teaspoons	Coriander powder
	1 teaspoon	Red chili powder
	1/2 teaspoon	Turmeric powder
	3 cups	Water
	1 teaspoon	Mustard Seed
	2	Red Chili , dried
	1 sprig	Curry Leaf
	2 tablespoons	Coconut oil
	1 teaspoon	Tamarind paste
	—	Salt , to taste

Instructions

1. 1 Peel and cube the chembu into bite-sized pieces.
2. 2 In a pot, add the cubed chembu and 2 cups of water. Boil until the chembu is tender.
3. 3 While the chembu is boiling, grind the grated coconut with coriander powder, red chili powder, and turmeric powder into a smooth paste using a little water.
4. 4 Once the chembu is cooked, add the coconut paste to the pot and mix well.
5. 5 Add the remaining 1 cup of water and salt to taste. Simmer for 5-7 minutes.
6. 6 In a small pan, heat coconut oil and add mustard seeds. Once they splutter, add dried red chilies and curry leaves.
7. 7 Pour the tempering over the curry and mix well.
8. 8 Finally, add the tamarind paste and simmer for another 2 minutes.
9. 9 Serve hot with steamed rice.