Yam Frankie

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Chef Madhu Sneha

Last Updated: Sep 05, 2019

Yam Frankie

About Yam Frankie

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Few would think of using yam to make the filling of a Frankie, but it is really very tasty

  • Yam (sooran), peeled 500 gms
  • Mustard oil 2 tbsps
  • Cumin seeds 1 tsp
  • Asafoetida (hing) 1 large pinch
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  • Cut yam into thick slices and parboil them in plenty of water in a deep no-stick pan. (Or steam them in a steamer or cook under pressure till 1 whistle is given out.)
  • Drain water off in a colander and keep the yam aside.
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Ingredients

  • Yam (sooran), peeled 500 gms
  • Mustard oil 2 tbsps
  • Cumin seeds 1 tsp
  • Asafoetida (hing) 1 large pinch
  • Gram flour (besan) 3 tbsps
  • Turmeric powder ½ tsp
  • Coriander powder 1½ tsps
  • Red chilli powder 1 tsp
  • Dried mango powder (amchur) 2 tsps
  • Garam masala powder 1 tsp
  • Salt to taste
  • Readymade big chapattis 4
  • Mint chutney as required
  • Medium onion, sliced 1

How to Make Yam Frankie (Stepwise Photos)

Method

  1. Cut yam into thick slices and parboil them in plenty of water in a deep no-stick pan. (Or steam them in a steamer or cook under pressure till 1 whistle is given out.)
  2. Drain water off in a colander and keep the yam aside.
  3. Heat mustard oil in another deep non-stick pan, add cumin seeds and asafoetida and let the seeds change colour.
  4. Add gram flour, mix and saute, on medium heat, for a few minutes or till the flour is lightly browned and fragrant.
  5. Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, dried mango powder, garam masala powder and salt and mix well.
  6. Add yam and mix till all the pieces are well coated with the masala mixture. Cook on medium heat for 3-4 minutes, turning them and pressing each yam piece, till they are crisp on both sides.
  7. Spread the chapattis on the worktop, spread some mint chutney on each, place a few yam pieces on one end of each chapatti, top with a few onion slices and roll tightly.
  8. Arrange the rolls on a serving platter and serve.

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About chef

Chef Madhu Sneha

Chef Madhu Sneha

Model, actor Madhu Sneha Upadhyay is a young cooking enthusiast who steals time between shoots to experiment with cooking. Young, tech savvy, well travelled with a high food quotient, she in every way represents the new generation of home cooks, with less time on their hands and yet the will to never settle for the ordinary especially when it comes to their culinary palate. 

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Key Details:

Prep:25 minutes

Cook time: 25 minutes

Difficulty Level: Easy

Course: Snack

Cuisine: Fusion

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