How long does Spinach Yam Curry take?

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

How many people does Spinach Yam Curry serve?

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

Is Spinach Yam Curry vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Spinach Yam Curry spicy?

It is mild: 1 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 Spinach Yam Curry?

4 cup Spinach, 250 grams Yam, 1 tbsp Tamarind, 3 Dry Red Chilli, 1 tbsp Oil, ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Spinach Yam Curry?

Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.

How many calories are in Spinach Yam Curry?

About 283 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Spinach Yam Curry

Name: Spinach Yam Curry
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Andhra
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Tamarind; 2 tbsp Water; 1 cup Water; 250 grams Yam; 4 cup Spinach; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; 2 tsp Salt; 1 tbsp Oil; 2 tsp Chana Dal; 2 tsp Urad Dal (split); ¼ tsp Mustard Seeds; 1 tsp Cumin; 1 pinch Asafoetida; 3 Dry Red Chilli; 1 tsp Jaggery; ½ tsp Red Chilli Powder

30 min
mild
Serves 2

Prep 10 min · Cook 20 min

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

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Also known as Andhra Kanda Bachali Kura, Andhra Spinach and Yam Curry · Veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

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Andhra spinach yam curry, or kanda bachali kura: pressure-cooked yam and spinach mashed with tamarind and jaggery. Mild, serves 2, 30 minutes, with video.

Low calorie

You’ll need: Pressure Cooker

Ingredients

16 items

2 people

Tamarind1 tbsp
Water2 tbsp
Water1 cup
Yam250 grams
Spinach4 cup
Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
Salt2 tsp
Oil1 tbsp
Chana Dal2 tsp
Urad Dal (split)2 tsp
Mustard Seeds¼ tsp
Cumin1 tsp
Asafoetida1 pinch
Dry Red Chilli3
Jaggery1 tsp
Red Chilli Powder½ tsp

Contains: wheat.

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	283kcal	566kcal
Protein	7.5g	15g
Carbohydrate	47g	95g
Fat	11g	21g
Fibre	11g	22g
Sugar	6.7g	13g

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Method

1
Soak tamarind in 2 tbsp of water and extract thick tamarind juice
TamarindWater
2
Add 1 cup of water to a pressure cooker, add the chopped yam, chopped spinach, ¼ tsp of turmeric and 2 tsp of salt. Pressure cook this for 7 whistles.
WaterYamSpinachTurmeric PowderSalt
3
Once the pressure settles, mash the spinach and yam.
4
In another pan, heat 1 tbsp of oil. Add the tempering ingredients - chana dal, urad dal, mustard seeds, cumin seeds, asafoetida, dried red chilli and roast the spices.
OilChana DalUrad Dal (split)Mustard SeedsCuminAsafoetidaDry Red Chilli
5
Add the mashed spinach and yam mixture to the pan and cook for 2 minutes.
6
Add the tamarind juice and jaggery.
Jaggery
7
Add red chilli powder and continue cooking this for 3 mins and remove from the heat. Serve hot with rice and ghee.
Red Chilli Powder

Before you start

How long does Spinach Yam Curry take?: 30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Spinach Yam Curry serve?: 2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Spinach Yam Curry vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Spinach Yam Curry spicy?: It is mild: 1 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 Spinach Yam Curry?: 4 cup Spinach, 250 grams Yam, 1 tbsp Tamarind, 3 Dry Red Chilli, 1 tbsp Oil, ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Spinach Yam Curry?: Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.
How many calories are in Spinach Yam Curry?: About 283 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

Tips from other cooks

2 notes

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AshMarch 2022
This recipe is amazing 😋
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Amit DharFebruary 2022
it’s a really good recipe , the yam gives body to the dish and it feels like it’s a dal dish but it isn’t !