{"id":"92a25242-00c0-48a4-9c3d-a3155be78fdf","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/92a25242-00c0-48a4-9c3d-a3155be78fdf","source_url":"https://www.vegrecipesofindia.com/arbi-fry-recipe/","title":"Arbi Fry | Seppankizhangu Fry","description":"This arbi fry also called as Seppankizhangu Fry in Tamill language is a dry preparation of colocasia or taro roots with spices and herbs.","servings":2,"servings_text":"2","prep_time":"PT20M","cook_time":"PT12M","total_time":"PT32M","image_url":"https://www.vegrecipesofindia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/arbi-fry-recipe-1.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"250 grams arbi ((taro or colocasia roots or seppankizhangu))","item":"arbi ((taro or colocasia roots or seppankizhangu))","quantity":250,"unit":"g"},{"text":"2 cups water (for pressure cooking arbi)","item":"water","quantity":2,"unit":"cup","preparation":"for pressure cooking arbi"},{"text":"¼ teaspoon ajwain ((carom seeds))","item":"ajwain ((carom seeds))","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"½ teaspoon crushed black pepper (or ⅓ teaspoon black pepper powder (kali mirch powder))","item":"crushed black pepper (or 1/3 teaspoon black pepper powder (kali mirch powder))","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"½ teaspoon cumin powder ((jeera powder))","item":"cumin powder ((jeera powder))","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"½ teaspoon dry mango powder ((amchur) or dry pomegranate powder)","item":"dry mango powder ((amchur) or dry pomegranate powder)","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 small green chili (chopped or ¼ teaspoon red chili powder)","item":"small green chili","quantity":1,"preparation":"chopped or 1/4 teaspoon red chili powder"},{"text":"½ tablespoon peanut oil ((moongphali ka tel))","item":"peanut oil ((moongphali ka tel))","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 tablespoon chopped coriander leaves (or mint leaves)","item":"chopped coriander leaves","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"or mint leaves"},{"text":"rock salt (edible and food grade) ((sendha namak) as required)","item":"rock salt (edible and food grade) ((sendha namak) as required)"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Rinse 250 grams arbi very well in water. Then place them in a 2 litre stovetop pressure cooker. Add 2 cups of water. Pressure cook the arbi for 2 to 3 whistles or for 8 to 10 minutes on medium flame.","section":"boiling arbi"},{"number":2,"text":"When the pressure settles down on its own, then onlu open the lid and check the doneness of the arbi. A knife should easily slid through the arbi. If not, then pressure cook for 1 whistle.","section":"boiling arbi"},{"number":3,"text":"When the arbi cools down or become warm, peel and then slice them in 1/4 to 1/3 inch rounds. Keep aside.","section":"boiling arbi"},{"number":4,"text":"In a small pan, heat peanut oil. Add ajwain (carom seeds).","section":"making arbi fry"},{"number":5,"text":"Saute the carom seeds on low heat for some seconds till fragrant.","section":"making arbi fry"},{"number":6,"text":"Then add the sliced arbi. Stir and mix the arbi with the rest of the ingredients.","section":"making arbi fry"},{"number":7,"text":"Continue to stir and saute for 3 minutes on a low heat.","section":"making arbi fry"},{"number":8,"text":"Then add the following spices - crushed black pepper, cumin powder, 1 small green chili (chopped). If using red chili powder, then you can add ¼ teaspoon red chili powder.","section":"making arbi fry"},{"number":9,"text":"Stir and mix the spices with the arbi. Season with rock salt as required.","section":"making arbi fry"},{"number":10,"text":"Then add dry mango powder. Instead of dry mango powder, you can also add dry pomegranate powder.","section":"making arbi fry"},{"number":11,"text":"Stir and mix very well.","section":"making arbi fry"},{"number":12,"text":"Saute and flip each piece to get an even roasting and browning of the arbi slices.","section":"making arbi fry"},{"number":13,"text":"Switch off the heat and lastly add chopped coriander or mint leaves.","section":"making arbi fry"},{"number":14,"text":"Stir and serve arbi fry hot or warm as a side dish with samvat rice khichdi or samvat rice pulao or kuttu ke parathe or rajgira paratha.","section":"making arbi fry"}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T23:39:39.326972+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T23:39:39.326972+00:00"}