Simple Colocasia (Taro or Arvi) Vegetable

SERVES 3
Ingredients

* 2 inches fresh ginger, chopped
* 3 curry leaves, washed and torn
* 2 green chilies, slit
* 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
* 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
* 2 tablespoons oil
* 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
* 1 pinch asafetida powder
* 1/4 kg Arvi, boiled, peeled and chopped
* 3 tablespoons coriander leaves, finely chopped for garnishing
* 2 large tomatoes, washed, peeled and chopped
* 2 tablespoons fresh yogurt, beaten

Directions
1. Heat oil in a pot.
2. Once hot, add the ginger and stir-fry for a few minutes until the raw smell is gone.
3. Add mustard seeds and allow to sizzle.
4. Once they stop sizzling, add curry leaves , green chillies and asafoetida powder. Stir-fry for a minute or two.
5. Then add the dry spices. Mix and stir fry for a minute.
6. Fold in the tomatoes along with 1/4 cup water to allow them to cook until softened.
7. Mix well and cook on low-medium heat for 7 minutes.
8. Then add the yogurt and mix thoroughly.
9. Allow to cook for a few minutes.
10. When the oil separates from the masala, add the boiled, peeled and chopped colocasia.
11. Mix well to coat the colocasia in the masala.
12. Cook on low heat for 8 minutes.
13. Then, garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with rotis(Indian flat breads) and a dal curry on the side.
14. Enjoy!