Crispy, spicy and oh-so flavourful, this arbi sabzi is nothing like you'd have had before. Arbi (or taro root) is not a very popular or common vegetable in our everyday meals but we cannot ignore its great taste and soft texture whenever it is present on our plate. Arbi's own taste is quite neutral, which means it can be combined with any spices and other ingredients to make a full-of-flavour dish as per your liking. This dry masala arbi is one of the best ways you can have this vegetable.
The most difficult part about cooking arbi is that it tends to break and turn mushy while cooking. This recipe video from YouTube channel 'Cooking With Reshu' shares a smart tip to make crispy and crunchy arbi without any hassle. Masala arbi sabzi is imbued with a variety of flavours from different spices. All these spices are commonly used and are easily available in our kitchens. So, let's see how to make this dish easily at home.
Watch: Masala Arbi Recipe Video
(Also Read: 7 Best Arbi Recipes You Can Try At Home - From Arbi Sabzi To Arbi Snack)
Try to use small-sized arbi for this recipe. Wash and boil the whole arbi in a pressure cooker. Peel and lightly press each piece to give them disc-like shape. Sprinkle red chilli powder, turmeric powder and salt on the arbi. Then shallow fry the seasoned arbi till brown and crispy. Make the masala with carom seeds, hing, garlic, onion, and other spices including garam masala and mango powder. Add the fried arbi to the masala, garnish with coriander leaves and serve.
Masala arbi will go perfectly with a traditional meal of poori or paratha. Do try this awesome arbi recipe.