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Ol (Yam) Chutney

Ol (Yam) Chutney

⏱️Prep: 15 mins
🔥Cook: 10 mins
🍽️Serves 6

🥘 Ingredients

  • 250g Elephant Foot Yam (Ol)
  • 2 tbsp Mustard Oil (Raw)
  • 1 tsp Mustard seeds powder
  • 2-3 Green Chilies (minced)
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice
  • Salt to taste

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1

Boil the Ol (Yam) until soft.

2

Peel and mash it thoroughly.

3

Add raw mustard oil, mustard powder, green chilies, and salt.

4

Add lemon juice generously (to reduce the itchiness of the yam).

5

Mix well. Can be stored for a few days.

💡 Cultural Significance

Ol is traditionally eaten on Diwali to ensure prosperity. It keeps the body warm during winter.

Contributed by

✍️Mithilalegacy Team