I know some of you believe onion and garlic to be the holy grail of Indian cooking. But this arbi curry recipe is here to bust those myths for good. It is a wholesome, delicious, no onion, no garlic recipe. Some vegetables taste better fried, and some are best in spicy curry. And then some taste as good regardless of how you cook them. One such vegetable is the versatile arbi or colocasia. I love it both ways – as a Punjabi Style Arbi Fry or on festive occasions as a sattvic style curry without onion or garlic.
About Colocasia Root
Taro root is an edible tropical plant widely consumed all over the tropical regions. It is sometimes called the itchy potato because of the itchiness one feels in their fingers or palm soon after peeling the skin of the taro root. In India, the taro root is known as arbi. Often touted as a high source of carb and fiber (and compared to a potato), this root vegetable is almost as versatile and can be used in anything from curries to stir-fry. Once cooked the right way, arbi is a super delicious, gluten-free vegetable, and itchiness will be the last thing on anyone’s mind.
How To Cut Colocasia Root
Step 1) If you have disposable or a dedicated pair of kitchen gloves, please use them for cleaning taro roots. If not, then apply mustard oil or coconut oil to your hands. Step 2) Take a sharp pairing knife or a peeler and remove the brown skin of the taro root. Step 3) Wash taro roots with water to remove all the dirt particles. I soak them in salted water for 5 minutes. This helps in reducing the itchiness and starchiness of the taro root. Step 4) Once cleaned, transfer them to a colander or kitchen towel to dry up. Step 5) Once again, use a pair of gloves or apply oil to your hands, and slice the taro roots into equal size rounds.
Ingredients Required For Curry
Curry Paste: A homemade, wet paste of fresh tomato, ginger, and water. Ghee: It gives a sweet taste and aroma to the arbi ki sabji. Plus, it’s ideal fat for making any sattvic food. Spices: Cumin, Mustard Seeds, Red Chili Powder, Turmeric Powder, Corriander Powder, Garam Masala Other Ingredients: Green Chili, Water, Salt, Asafoetida
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Serving Suggestion
To plan an Indian festive meal for the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, Navratri, or Janmashtmi, sattvic dishes like arbi curry always come in handy. For a wholesome sattvic dinner, serve arbi ki sabji with kuttu (buckwheat flour) ki puri or the regular wheat flour poori, spinach poori, pomegranate raita, and vrat ki kheer. Arbi Curry is an Indian main course dish that tastes delicious with paratha.
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