Achari Arbi Recipe | Spicy Taro Root Curry

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Achari Arbi refers to a preparation made of Arbi (Taro Root) using the same spices which are used for making Indian Pickle. The dish has a unique and delectable taste and contains no onion or garlic.

Arbi or Arvi is one of the oldest cultivated plants and the root is highly rich in starch content besides containing calcium and iron. It has many healing properties that are useful to get rid of many diseases.

Achari Arbi can be made dry or with gravy. This recipe is for making a version with gravy. Achari Arbi goes very well with almost all Indian breads like Roti, Paratha etc. and also tastes great with poori.

To make Achari Arbi at home follow the detailed step by step recipe with photos posted below.

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Achari Arbi Recipe Step By Step Instructions

Achari Arbi Recipe | Spicy Taro Root Curry

Achari Arbi is an Indian curry made by cooking Taro Root (Arbi) in a special gravy. The gravy is prepared using the same spices which are used for making Indian Pickles.
4.96 from 98 votes

Recipe Info

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4
Category Main Course
Cuisine Indian

Ingredients For Achari Arbi Recipe | Spicy Taro Root Curry
  

  • 8-10 Arbi (Taro Roots)
  • 1 Cup Plain Curd (Yogurt)
  • 2 Tomatoes pureed
  • 2 Green Chillies finely chopped
  • 1 inch Ginger grated
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Rai (Black Mustard Seeds)
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Cumin Seeds (Jeera)
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Ajwain (Carom Seeds)
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Saunf (Fennel Seeds)
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Fenugreek Seeds (Methi Dana)
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Nigella Seeds (Kalaunji)
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Heeng (Asafoetida)
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Turmeric Powder (Haldi)
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Red Chilli Powder
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Coriander Powder (Dhaniya Powder)
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Garam Masala
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Amchur (Dry Mango Powder)
  • 3/4 Teaspoon Salt or to taste
  • 1/2 Cup Coriander Leaves (Cilantro or Dhaniya)
  • 4 Tablespoons Cooking Oil

Step By Step Instructions for Achari Arbi Recipe | Spicy Taro Root Curry
 

  • Wash the Arbi and boil them in a pressure cooker till you get 1 whistle. Once the pressure has settled down, take out the arbi and let it cool down.
    8-10 Arbi (Taro Roots)
    Achari Arbi Recipe Step By Step Instructions 1
  • Peel the skin of the arbi. To do that remove the skin from the thick end and then slide the Arbi out of it's skin by pressing gently from the other end.
    Achari Arbi Recipe Step By Step Instructions 3
  • Cut the arbi lengthwise into 2 halves.
    Achari Arbi Recipe Step By Step Instructions 4
  • Heat oil in a pan on medium heat. Add the sliced arbi and fry them till light golden brown. Drain the excess oil on an absorbent paper.
    4 Tablespoons Cooking Oil
    Achari Arbi Recipe Step By Step Instructions 5
  • Heat 1-2 tablespoon oil in a pan and add the mustard seeds. When they start to splutter add cumin seeds, carom seeds (ajwain), fennel seeds (saunf), fenugreek seeds (dana methi), nigella seeds (kalaunji) and heeng.
    1/2 Teaspoon Rai (Black Mustard Seeds), 1/2 Teaspoon Cumin Seeds (Jeera), 1/2 Teaspoon Ajwain (Carom Seeds), 1/2 Teaspoon Saunf (Fennel Seeds), 1/2 Teaspoon Fenugreek Seeds (Methi Dana), 1/2 Teaspoon Nigella Seeds (Kalaunji), 1/4 Teaspoon Heeng (Asafoetida)
    Achari Arbi Recipe Step By Step Instructions 6
  • Fry them for a few seconds till they start to crackle.
    Achari Arbi Recipe Step By Step Instructions 8
  • Now add green chillies, ginger and tomatoes to the pan.
    2 Green Chillies, 1 inch Ginger, 2 Tomatoes
    Achari Arbi Recipe Step By Step Instructions 9
  • Cook till the raw aroma of the tomatoes goes away.
    Achari Arbi Recipe Step By Step Instructions 10
  • Then add red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder (dhaniya), garam masala, dry mango powder (amchur) and salt to taste.
    1/2 Teaspoon Turmeric Powder (Haldi), 1/2 Teaspoon Red Chilli Powder, 1/2 Teaspoon Coriander Powder (Dhaniya Powder), 1/2 Teaspoon Garam Masala, 1/4 Teaspoon Amchur (Dry Mango Powder), 3/4 Teaspoon Salt
    Achari Arbi Recipe Step By Step Instructions 7
  • Fry the gravy for a couple of minutes till it is properly roasted.
    Achari Arbi Recipe Step By Step Instructions 11
  • Add curd along with 1/2 cup water and cook on low heat for 4-5 minutes.
    1 Cup Plain Curd (Yogurt)
    Achari Arbi Recipe Step By Step Instructions 12
  • Stir continuously while cooking, otherwise the the curd will curdle.
    Achari Arbi Recipe Step By Step Instructions 13
  • Finally add the fried arbi slices. Close the flame and let it sit for 15-20 minutes. Add coriander to garnish and serve hot with roti, poori or paratha.
    1/2 Cup Coriander Leaves (Cilantro or Dhaniya)
    Achari Arbi Recipe Step By Step Instructions

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