Arbi Masala Fry: Crispy, Spicy Taro root preparation

Arbi Masala Fry is a popular Indian dish made with arbi, also known as taro root or Colocasia. It is a simple yet flavourful recipe where boiled or parboiled arbi is seasoned with a blend of spices and then shallow-fried until crisp and golden brown.
January 25, 2021 233 Comments

CategoryDifficultyBeginner

Yields2 Servings
Prep Time10 minsCook Time15 minsTotal Time25 mins

 2 Arbi (Taro)
 2 tbsp Oil
 1 tsp Ajwain (Carom seeds)
 2 Finely Chopped Chillies
 ½ inch Finely chopped Ginger
 1 tsp Coriander powder
 ½ tsp Turmeric powder
 ¼ tsp Asafoetida
 ½ tsp Red chilli powder
 ¼ tsp Garam Masala
 Salt (As per requirement)

1

In a pressure cooker, Add-in Taro and cook it for a 1-2 whistle.

2

In a pan, add in oil. Once the oil is hot add in the carom seeds. Saute it for a minute.

3

Add in the finely chopped green chilies and Ginger. Saute it for a minute.

4

Now add in the spices. Add in Coriander powder, Turmeric powder, Red chili powder, Asafoetida. Cook it for 1-2 minutes and Add in the cooked Arbi(Taro). Mix it all together. Coat the Taro with the masala.

5

Add in some salt and Garam masala powder. Mix all of them well.

6

Simmer the dish and cook it for 3-5mins on Medium flame. Arbi Masala is now ready.

Arbi Masala Fry

Ingredients

 2 Arbi (Taro)
 2 tbsp Oil
 1 tsp Ajwain (Carom seeds)
 2 Finely Chopped Chillies
 ½ inch Finely chopped Ginger
 1 tsp Coriander powder
 ½ tsp Turmeric powder
 ¼ tsp Asafoetida
 ½ tsp Red chilli powder
 ¼ tsp Garam Masala
 Salt (As per requirement)

Directions

1

In a pressure cooker, Add-in Taro and cook it for a 1-2 whistle.

2

In a pan, add in oil. Once the oil is hot add in the carom seeds. Saute it for a minute.

3

Add in the finely chopped green chilies and Ginger. Saute it for a minute.

4

Now add in the spices. Add in Coriander powder, Turmeric powder, Red chili powder, Asafoetida. Cook it for 1-2 minutes and Add in the cooked Arbi(Taro). Mix it all together. Coat the Taro with the masala.

5

Add in some salt and Garam masala powder. Mix all of them well.

6

Simmer the dish and cook it for 3-5mins on Medium flame. Arbi Masala is now ready.

Notes

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