Suran Bhaji (सुरणाची भाजी)

Ingredients:
1/4 kg Suran or Yam
1/4 tsp oil
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
1/4 tsp of cumin seeds
a pinch of asafoetida
1/8 tsp turmeric powder
2-3 red chillies
1/4 tsp garam masala
salt as per taste
little bit of jaggery as per taste (optional)
grated coconut for garnish

Serving: 2 people

Peel the skin off the yam and make wedges. Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds to it. When the seeds start to pop, add asafoetida, cumin seeds and red chillies. Fry chillies for a minute and then add suran wedges. Stir fry and add about 1/2 cup of water to let it cook. Cover with lid and simmer for 10 minutes. Add garam masala, salt and jaggery. Stir and cover with lid. Simmer for another 5-10 minutes until the wedges are cooked well. Garnish with freshly grated coconut.