Fried Arbi Bites

Ingredients

• 250 gms. Arbi (Colocasia)
• 3-4 tbsp. mustard oil
• 1 tsp. kalonji (nigella seeds)
• 1 tsp. garlic, chopped
• 1/2 tsp. salt or to taste
• 1 tsp. panch phoron (equal quantity of fennel, mustard, fenugreek (slightly less), cumin & nigella seeds)
• 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp. red chili powder or to taste
• 1 tsp. lime juice

Steps

1. Dry roast the panch phoron mix for a few seconds till you get a nice aroma. Cool and grind to a fine powder.
2. Pressure cook the Arbi for 1-2 whistles. When cool, peel and slice them. Heat 2 tbsp. oil in a pan and shallow fry them in batches to a light golden in color. Drain and keep aside.
3. To the fried arbi, add the panch phoron powder, salt, turmeric powder and red chili powder. Mix to coat well.
4. Add remaining oil and temper with kalonji. Sauté for a few seconds and then add the garlic. Fry till it changes color and then add the arbi & sauté for a minute more.
5. Serve as a side dish with rice or chapatis. It can also be had as snacks.