Chena Thoran Elephant foot yam helps to reduce cholesterol levels in blood. So it can be used as slimming food because it lowers cholesterol levels and promotes weight loss and also has a high concentration of key minerals. Potassium, Phosphorous and Magnesium are the key minerals found in elephant yam. It also contains trace minerals like zinc, copper and selenium. Ingredients: Chena (Elephant Yam) – 250gm Grated coconut – 1 cup Shallots – 6 nos Jeera powder – 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder – one pinch Chilly powder – 1/2 tsp Curry leaves – one strand Salt – to taste Method: Boil the chena till soft in a little water and salt. Grind coconut, jeera powder, 2 shallots and turmeric. Heat oil and add mustard seeds and urad dal. Then add the remaining shallots in small pieces, curry leaves, the ground coconut paste and fry a little. Finally add the boiled chena, mix well and stir till the paste has blended.
