Kandha bachchali kuura(a curry of yam and purslane leaves)

Ingredients:

Bachchali kuura(purslane leaves) – 300grms

Kanda (yam) – 200grms

Salt – to taste

Turmeric powder-a pinch

Asafoetida-a pinch

Mustard seeds – 1tbsp

Red chili powder – 1/2tbsp

Til – 1/4tbsp

Rice – 1tbsp

Oil – 1tbsp

Mustard seeds-1/4tsp

Red chilies-2

Black gram-1/2tsp

Curry leaves-5 or 6

Procedure:

Kanda or Yam

Bachchali kura 

Soak rice in little water. Pressure cook yam or kanda with a little water. Make a smooth paste of mustard seeds, soaked rice, chili powder and til.  In fry pan heat oil add mustard seeds, black gram, red chilies and curry leaves. Allow them to pop then add bachchali kura or purslane leaves. Add salt and turmeric powder and add a little water. Allow it to cook. 

Kanda Bachchali kura

Once the bachchali kura boiled add cooked kanda. Allow it to cook for 5 minutes. Now add smooth paste of mustard seeds, soaked rice, chili powder and til to it. Again allow it to boil for 5 minutes.