How long does Seppankizhangu roast take?

30 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Seppankizhangu roast serve?

2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Seppankizhangu roast vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Seppankizhangu roast spicy?

It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Seppankizhangu roast?

250 grams Colocasia, 2 tbsp Oil, for boiling Water, 2 tsp Red Chilli Powder, ½ tsp Turmeric Powder, ¾ tsp Salt, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Seppankizhangu roast?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Seppankizhangu roast?

About 288 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Seppankizhangu roast

Name: Seppankizhangu roast
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 250 grams Colocasia; for boiling Water; 2 tsp Red Chilli Powder; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; ¾ tsp Salt; 2 tbsp Oil

30 min
medium
Serves 2

Prep 20 min · Cook 10 min

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3 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

Also known as Colocasia Fry, seppankizhangu fry · Veg · Dry sides, Snacks & Starters

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Seppankizhangu roast, or colocasia fry: boiled colocasia coated in chilli powder, turmeric and salt, roasted in oil. Medium-spicy, serves 2, 30 min, video.

Low calorie

Ingredients

6 items

2 people

Colocasia250 grams
Waterfor boiling
Red Chilli Powder2 tsp
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Salt¾ tsp
Oil2 tbsp

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 2 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 2 people
Energy	288kcal	576kcal
Protein	2.2g	4.4g
Carbohydrate	35g	69g
Fat	16g	32g
Fibre	5.9g	12g
Sugar	0.7g	1.4g

Method

1
Boil the colocasia in hot water for 20 minutes. Once it is cooked remove from the water, peel off the skin and cut it into round pieces.
ColocasiaWater
2
Now add red chilli powder, turmeric powder, salt to the colocasia and mix it well.
Red Chilli PowderTurmeric PowderSalt
3
In a pan, add oil and add the colocasia. Roast it for 10 minutes.
Oil

Before you start

How long does Seppankizhangu roast take?: 30 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Seppankizhangu roast serve?: 2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Seppankizhangu roast vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Seppankizhangu roast spicy?: It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Seppankizhangu roast?: 250 grams Colocasia, 2 tbsp Oil, for boiling Water, 2 tsp Red Chilli Powder, ½ tsp Turmeric Powder, ¾ tsp Salt, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Seppankizhangu roast?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Seppankizhangu roast?: About 288 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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