Maddi or Arvi Ambat

A Konkani Arum or Colocasia coconut Curry - less spicy, easy, simple yet tasty.    Maddi in Konkani is just another version of Colocasia root or Arbi or Arvi.

Ingredients:

Arum Root/Taro Root/Colocasia Root -  500 gms

Onion - 1 medium

Grated Coconut - 1 cup

Dry Red Chillies (Byadagi variety) - 8

Coriander seeds - 11/2 tbsp

Turmeric/Haldi - 1/4 tsp

Tamarind - small pebble size

Salt

Oil

How to cook Arbi or Maddi Ambat:

1. Peel the arum and dice it into bite sized pieces.  While cutting arum, apply few drops of oil to your hands to avoid itching sensation.  Cook the arum pieces in 1 - 2 cups water till soft.

2. Heat about 1 - 2 tsp oil in a pan.  Roast the red chillies for 2 - 3 minutes at low flame or till they turn crisp.  Keep them aside.  Roast the coriander seeds with few drops of oil till they turn slightly brown and aromatic.

3. Grind roasted red chillies, roasted coriander seeds, grated coconut, turmeric and tamarind to a fine paste using water.

4. Chop the onion into big pieces.

5. Heat a pan/skillet and add the ground paste.  Add salt, onions and cooked arum.  Continue cooking till onions turn soft and you get the desired consistency. 

6. Serve Maddi Ambat with steamed rice or roti/chapati or dosa.