Yam Bites/karunai kilangu fry

Ingredients:
Yam - 1/2 kilo

To make into a paste:
chilli powder - 2tablespoon
jeera powder - 1teaspoon
Rasam Powder - 1teaspoon
Coriander Powder - 1 teaspoon
Pepper Powder - 1teaspoon
Ginger Garlic Paste - 1 teaspoon
Turmeric Powder - 1 tablespoon
Asafoetida - a pinch
Salt Required

Oil for shallow fry.


Method:
1.Cut the yam into 2 inch square pieces.Wash it thoroughly.
2.In a pan, boil water along with salt and turmeric.Once the water is boiling,add the yam pieces and cook it till halfdone.
3.Strain the contents through strainer and keep it aside.
4.Make a paste with the ingredients given in "to make into a paste".
5.Apply the paste on all the yam pieces and allow it to marinate for 1 hour.
6.Heat oil for shallow frying in a pan.once hot,put in the yam pieces and fry till it gets completely cooked and crisp.