Chena Thandu Thovaran

We make this curry in our house in Kerala. We grow chena ( Elephant Yam) in our backyard and use the stem to make this thovaran
.Chenathandu...................1Whole Moong dhal..........1/2 cupGrated Coconut................1/2 cupGreen Chilies......................3Mustard Seeds...................1tspUrad Dhal...........................2 tspCoconut Oil........................2tspTurmeric Powder..............1/4tspCurry Leaves.....................fewCumin Seed....................1tsp
Salt to Taste
Soak the moong dhal ( the payaru)for about five hours and cook it. ..
Remove the skin of the chena thandu and cut into small pieces.grind coconut, cumin seeds and green chili coarsely.Heat pan with oil add mustard seeds, urad dhal and one red chili..
When the mustard splutters add the chena pieces, turmeric, salt and payaru.
Cook in medium flame.If needed add little water.
When the chena and payaru become tender add the ground coconut
.Serve with sambar rice.