Arbi masaledar or Taro root gravy

                                          Arbi Or Taro Root Gravy                  

Ingredients:

1. Arbi or Taro Root-250 gm.
2. Onion-2 big size
3. Garlic-3
4. Coriander powder-1 tsp.
5. Turmeric powder-1/4 tsp.
6. Chilli powder-2 tsp. or according to taste
7. Kasmiri chilli powder-1 tsp.
8. Salt
9. Garam masala powder( I used freshly ground  black cardamom 1, green cardamom 3, black pepper 5-6, cinnamon stick 1/4 ", mace a little and Clove 1)
10. Mustard oil or refined

Procedure:

• Peel and cut arbi in small pieces.
• Make onion garlic paste.
• Reserve 1/2 onion for tadka.
• First sallow fry arbi pieces till a nice light brown color is added to them.
• Now add mustard oil in a pressure cooker and when it becomes hot,add bay leaf and half onion thinly sliced.
• When the onion turns light pink,add onion garlic paste,coriander powder, turmeric powder,salt and both chilli powders.
• Bhuno till it starts leaving oil and then add shallow fried arbi.
• Mix and add water for gravy,gravy should be of medium consistency,not thin or thick.
• Close the lid and cook till one whistle.
• Open when steam is absorbed, sprinkle garam masala and serve with chapati or rice.