Chena Vanpayar Erissery (Kerala Yam and Beans)

Erissery is one of the ‘must-have’ items for Kerala Vegetarian Feasts. It is often made including raw plantain or pumpkin as well. However, Chena Vanpayar Erissery is our favorite. Elephant Yam (Chena) combined with Red/Brown Beans/ Cow Peas (Vanpayar) and Coconut to make a side curry that is creamy and thick in texture. My daughter always loves this and calls it ‘satisfying and comforting’ .

Very easy to prepare, I make it quite often and don’t wait for a special occasion like Onam to do so.

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Chena Vanpayar Erissery (Kerala Yam and Beans)

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How to make Chena Vanpayar Erissery (Kerala Yam and Beans) Recipe at a glance:- 

• Soak and cook the beans till 3/4 done.
• Peel, chop and add the rinsed yam cubes to the beans and cook till soft.
• Add seasoning and salt.
• Prepare a coconut paste with ‘added ingredients’ and add to the cooked beans and yam mixture.
• Temper with mustard seeds and shallots and add over the Erissery.

Ingredients for Chena Vanpayar Erissery (Kerala Yam and Beans)

• 1 cup Elephant yam (Chena)
• 1/2 cup Cowpeas (Vanpayar)
• 3/4 cup Grated coconut
• 3 Small hot chilies (kanthari mulaku) or green chillies to taste
• 1 Shallot
• 1 clove Garlic
• 1/2 tsp Cumin seeds
• 4-5 Curry leaves
• 1/2 tsp chilli powder
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp salt

For Tempering

• 4-5 Shallots, sliced
• 1/4 tsp Mustard seeds
• 2 Tbsp Coconut oil
• 1 sprig Curry leaves
• 1 long Dried red chilli

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Key Ingredients: Elephant Yam (Chena), Cowpeas (Vanpayar), Coconut, Shallots, Coconut Oil, Dried Chilli, Mustard seeds, Spices, Curry Leaves, Salt.

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