Friday, 09 November 2018 09:00

Suran Ja Tuk Recipe - Sindhi Deep Fried Yam/Jimikand

Suran Ja Tuk Recipe is an authentic Sindhi dish of crispy crunchy yam, that's initially boiled and then deep fried to give that crisp on the outside and soft on the inside kind of texture. Great to be served with kadhi-chawal or even koki-sai bhaji.

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Suran Ja Tuk Recipe is a traditional Sindhi dish. This simple yam fry involves boiling the yam cubes, and deep frying them. Finishing off the Suran Ja Tuk Recipe with a sprinkle of cumin powder, red chilli powder and amchur which instantly lifts up the dish. 

Did you know: Yam is a good source of energy. It is mainly composed of complex carbohydrates and soluble fiber. It is an excellent source of B complex vitamins like Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, riboflavin, folic acid, pantothenic acid and niacin. It also contains a good amount of antioxidants and Vitamin C.  

Serve Suran Ja Tuk along with a meal of Sindhi KokiSindhi Sai Bhaji Recipe - Wholesome Sindhi Dal With VegetablesPapad, and Dahi.

Try our other Sindhi Recipes: 

  1. Sindhi Tahiri Recipe - Sindhi Style Sweet Rice
  2. Sindhi Kuneh Ja Bhee Recipe (Lotus Stem Chaat)
  3. Sindhi Kadhi Recipe

Cuisine: Sindhi

Course: Side Dish

Diet: Vegetarian

Equipments Used: Hard Anodized Pressure Cooker, Hard Anodised Deep-Fry Pan

Prep in 10 M

Cooks in 25 M

Total in 35 M

Makes: 4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 400 grams Elephant yam (Suran/Senai/Ratalu) , peeled and cut into 2 inch cubes
  • Salt , salt to taste
  • Oil , for deep frying
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin powder (Jeera) , to sprinkle
  • 1 teaspoon Red Chilli powder , to sprinkle
  • 1 teaspoon Amchur (Dry Mango Powder) , to sprinkle

Directions for Suran Ja Tuk Recipe - Sindhi Deep Fried Yam/Jimikand

  1. To begin making the Suran Ja Tuk Recipe, in a pressure add 1/4 cup of water, some salt to taste and the peeled and cubed yam . 

  2. Close the pressure cooker, and pressure cook for 1 whistle. Turn off the flame. 

  3. Instantly release the pressure, by lifting the whistle with a spoon. 

  4. Open the lid of the pressure cooker, drain out all the water and place the boiled yam cubes on an absorbent paper. 

  5. Heat oil in a kadai. 

  6. Place a yam cube on your palm and slightly smash to flatten keeping the entire yam piece intact. 

  7. Repeat the same for all the yam cubes. 

  8. Now gradually add the Suran Ja Tuk into the kadai with hot oil. 

  9. Fry them until it gets a deep golden brown colour. 

  10. Remove them using a slotted spoon and place on an absorbent paper. 

  11. Once the excess oil has drained out, place these Suran Ja Tuk in a serving platter, sprinkle cumin powder, red chilli powder and amchur powder and serve. 

  12. Serve Suran Ja Tuk along with a meal of Sindhi KokiSindhi Sai Bhaji Recipe - Wholesome Sindhi Dal With Vegetables, Papad, and Dahi for an indian lunch or dinner.