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Arbi Masala or dry veg in a white bowl, with buckwheat roti seen behind.

Farali Arbi Masala

Farali Arbi Masala is a no onion no garlic, quick and easy side made using arbi or colassia, and is good for Indian fasting or everyday meals.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Cooling Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 2

Ingredients

  • 4-5 arbi / Taro root medium size

To Boil Arbi

  • Water

Cooking Arbi Masala

  • 2-3 Green Chilli chopped
  • 8-10 Curry Leaves
  • ¼ teaspoon Turmeric powder
  • ½ teaspoon Red chili powder Optional
  • 1 teaspoon ghee/oil
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
  • 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
  • Salt to taste
  • fresh coriander Chopped, for garnish

Instructions

Cooking Arbi

  • Boil the arbi in water in an open pot or pressure cooker.
    Water, 4-5 arbi / Taro root
  • Once done, let it cool completely.

Cooking Arbi Masala

  • Peel the arbi and give a quick rinse.
  • Cut them into cubes or rounds as desired.
  • In a heavy bottom pan/wok add oil.
    1 teaspoon ghee/oil
  • Once hot add cumin seeds and mustard seeds and let it splutter.
    1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds, 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
  • Add curry leaves and green chili and saute for a few seconds.
    8-10 Curry Leaves, 2-3 Green Chilli
  • Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, cut arbi slices, and salt.
    ¼ teaspoon Turmeric powder, ½ teaspoon Red chili powder, Salt
  • Mix everything and cook this for 5-6 minutes.
  • Keep on stirring in between.
  • Once the arbi mixture is coated evenly and it starts turning a little brown, switch off.
  • Garnish with chopped coriander and serve.
    fresh coriander

Notes

  • Measurements are rough guidelines. Adjust as per your taste.
  • If making for fasting and you do not eat turmeric, red chili, or coriander you can skip it.
  • Please note - The video link is with onion. Skip the onion for the farali recipe.