Yam – 1/2 kg, Oil – 3 tsp, Mustard seeds – 1/2 tsp, Urad dal – 1/2 tsp, Red chilli powder – 1/4 tsp, Turmeric powder – a pinch, Salt – 1/2 tsp
Cut yam into small cubical pieces. Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds. When it splutters, add urad dal. When it is roasted, add the yam pieces. Add 1/4 cup of water, turmeric powder, red chilli powder and salt. Leave it covered in medium heat for about 10 minutes. Then stir once and remove.