## Senai Pachadi Recipe (Elephant or Raita) (Indian Style) – Easy & Delicious Recipe
Discover how to make a delicious and authentic **Senai Pachadi Recipe (Elephant or Raita)** with this easy-to-follow recipe. A traditional **Indian Side Dish**, this dish is **Vegetarian** and perfect for any occasion.
**Yields:** 4 servings
**Prep time:** 15 minutes
**Cook time:** 25 minutes
**Total time:** 40 minutes
**Cuisine:** Indian
**Course:** Side Dish
**Diet:** Vegetarian
### Ingredients for Senai Pachadi Recipe (Elephant or Raita):
* 250 grams Elephant yam (Suran/Senai/Ratalu) – (karuani kilangu)
* 1/2 Green Chilli
* 1 inch Ginger
* 3 tablespoons Coriander (Dhania) Leaves – chopped
* Salt – to taste
* 1 cup Curd (Dahi / Yogurt)
* 1 teaspoon Sunflower Oil
* 1 pinch Asafoetida (hing)
* 1-1/2 teaspoon Mustard seeds
* 1-1/2 teaspoon Black Urad Dal (Split)
### Step-by-Step Instructions to Make Senai Pachadi Recipe (Elephant or Raita):
1. peel the skin of yam and chop them into squares.
2. Add water to cover the yam and steam them in pressure cooker till the cooker releases 3 whistles.
3. Add coriander leaves, chilli, ginger and yam into a mixer.
4. Strain the water before adding yam but do not throw the water.
5. Grind the mix.
6. Heat oil in a tadka pan and add the items given in ‘For Tempering’ in the order given.
7. Mix the ground mixture, yogurt and remaining water and give it a stir.
8. Once it is done, mix everything with the raita, pour the tempering and serve.
9. Serve Senai Pachadi along with Mixed Vegetable Sambar, Cauliflower Thoran and Hot Steamed Rice.
### Tips for the Best Senai Pachadi Recipe (Elephant or Raita):
* Always use the freshest ingredients available for the best flavor.
* Adjust the level of spices like chili powder to suit your personal taste.
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