Dum Arbi, Arbi also known by various aliases as Arvi or Taro or Colocasia, is a root vegetable. Dum Arbi is a healthier version of the famous Indian dish where Arbi roots are cooked in a spicy and delicious finger licking yogurt gravy. Dum Arbi is a typical Kashmiri recipe which is cooked under Dum or under pressure in spicy yogurt gravy. This recipe is so unique which will leave you taste buds amazed. Just try this unique Dum Arbi recipe, easy to cook and could be accompanied by any main dish. Arbi in spicy gravy is a delicious finger licking Dum arbi recipe which is cooked in a spicy gravy. Dum Arbi is an excellent vegetable recipe for people with a spicy palate and full of nutrition.

Amazing Benefits Of Arbi:
1. Muscle Health: Arbi contains Vitamin E and magnesium that can vital for muscle, bone and nerve health.
2. Antioxidant and Immunity: Arbi is one of the best sources of Vitamin C, since one cup of Arbi can give 11% of your daily requirement of Vitamin C. This acts as an antioxidant to remove toxins from your body and detoxifies it. Vitamin C in Arbi is also useful in regenerative functions and boosts the immunity of the body.
This is a very nutritious food that contains many Vitamins – A, C, B, minerals like copper, manganese, zinc, magnesium, calcium, iron, selenium, potassium, beta-carotene and cryptoxanthin. All these are good antioxidants that are useful to protect against diseases and slow down the aging process. This also contains protein and is gluten-free, cholesterol-free and low in sodium too.
3. Weight Loss: Arbi roots very beneficial to lose weight, since this has very a low caloric content. Arbi root contains a good amount of fiber that is useful for the digestive process. This gives you a feeling of being full for a longer time even after a small meal.
4. Reduces Fatigue: It contains a low glycemic index which is good for athletes.
5. Amino Acids and Omega-3 Oils: Arbi root has more than 17 different amino acids that are essential to maintain good health. This also has Omega 3 and 6 oils which are required for maintaining cardiovascular health, cancer prevention, and other diseases.
6. Hypertension: Hypertension or high blood pressure can be kept in control by consuming foods that are low in fat and sodium. One cup of Arbi gives only 20 mg of sodium that helps to maintain kidney problems and fluid retention.
7. Cancer: Arbi is very high in Vitamin A that has more than 160% of your daily requirement of Vitamin A. The leaves and roots of Arbi contain polyphenols which are great antioxidants to protect even from cancer.

Ingredients:

• 5-6 Medium Sized Arbi/Taro/Colocasia Roots
• 1 Medium Sized Onion Finely Chopped
• 2 Tomatoes Puree
• ½ cup Yogurt
• 2 Green Chili Chopped
• 1-2 tsp Grated Ginger
• 1 tsp Garlic Paste
• 1 tsp Red Chili Powder
• 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
• 1 tsp Garam Masala
• ½ tsp Cumin Seeds
• ¼ tsp Mustard seeds
• 2 Big Cardamom
• 1 tsp Kasuri Methi
• Pinch of Hing/Asafoetida
• 2 tbsp Oil
• Salt
• Oil for Deep Frying
• Chopped Coriander Leaves for Garnishing

Method:

1. Wash Arbi, boil or cook it into a pressure cooker with required water and salt for 2-3 whistle.
2. Once cool down, peel the Arbi roots and cut it into big cubes.
3. Heat oil in a kadhai for deep frying. Fry Arbi cubes till golden and crispy outside, remove it on absorbent paper and keep aside.
4. Heat 2 tbsp oil in another kadhai. Add cumin seeds, mustard seeds, big cardamom and pinch of hing.
5. Add chopped green chili, garlic, chopped onion and sauté it till golden brown.
6. Now add grated ginger, tomato puree and again sauté it for two minutes. Add red chili powder, turmeric powder, garam masala and fry or sauté it till oil separated.
7. Add yogurt, stir it continuously, mix it well and stir it till boiling point. Add ¼ cup water and boil the gravy again with continue stirring.
8. Now add fried Arbi cubes, salt, kasuri methi and mix it well, cover it and cook it for 3-4 minutes on medium to low flame.
9. Dum Arbi is ready now, garnish it with coriander leaves. You could server with any Indian flat bread.

Tips:

• If Arbi roots are too small, then use 8-10 roots and no need to cut into cubes.
• You can make this curry without onion garlic too, just skip the onion-garlic and use same process.

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Dum Arbi (Colocasia Curry)

 

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Dum Arbi, Arbi also known by various aliases as Arvi or Taro or Colocasia, is a root vegetable. Dum Arbi is a healthier version of the famous Indian dish where Arbi roots are cooked in a spicy and delicious finger licking yogurt gravy. Dum Arbi is a typical Kashmiri recipe which is cooked under Dum or under pressure in spicy yogurt gravy.

Author: Binjal Pandya

Recipe type: Sabji & Curry

Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

• 5-6 Medium Sized Arbi/Taro/Colocasia Roots
• 1 Medium Sized Onion Finely Chopped
• 2 Tomatoes Puree
• ½ cup Yogurt
• 2 Green Chili Chopped
• 1-2 tsp Grated Ginger
• 1 tsp Garlic Paste
• 1 tsp Red Chili Powder
• 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
• 1 tsp Garam Masala
• ½ tsp Cumin Seeds
• ¼ tsp Mustard seeds
• 2 Big Cardamom
• 1 tsp Kasuri Methi
• Pinch of Hing/Asafoetida
• 2 tbsp Oil
• Salt
• Oil for Deep Frying
• Chopped Coriander Leaves for Garnishing

Instructions

1. Wash Arbi, boil or cook it into a pressure cooker with required water and salt for 2-3 whistle.
2. Once cool down, peel the Arbi roots and cut it into big cubes.
3. Heat oil in a kadhai for deep frying. Fry Arbi cubes till golden and crispy outside, remove it on absorbent paper and keep aside.
4. Heat 2 tbsp oil in another kadhai. Add cumin seeds, mustard seeds, big cardamom and pinch of hing.
5. Add chopped green chili, garlic, chopped onion and sauté it till golden brown.
6. Now add grated ginger, tomato puree and again sauté it for two minutes. Add red chili powder, turmeric powder, garam masala and fry or sauté it till oil separated.
7. Add yogurt, stir it continuously, mix it well and stir it till boiling point. Add ¼ cup water and boil the gravy again with continue stirring.
8. Now add fried Arbi cubes, salt, kasuri methi and mix it well, cover it and cook it for 3-4 minutes on medium to low flame.
9. Dum Arbi is ready now, garnish it with chopped coriander leaves. You could server with any Indian flat bread.

Notes

• If Arbi roots are too small, then use 8-10 roots and no need to cut into cubes.
• You can make this curry without onion garlic too, just skip the onion-garlic and use same process.

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