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A delightful Maharashtrian dry curry featuring tender elephant foot yam chunks tossed in a tangy and sweet coconut-spice masala. A perfect side dish that brings the coastal flavors of Konkan to your table.
For 4 servings
Prepare and Boil the Suran
Prepare the Masala Tempering

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A delightful Maharashtrian dry curry featuring tender elephant foot yam chunks tossed in a tangy and sweet coconut-spice masala. A perfect side dish that brings the coastal flavors of Konkan to your table.
This maharashtrian recipe takes 40 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 383.04 calories per serving with 3.58g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for lunch or dinner or side.
Combine and Finish the Curry
Garnish and Serve
Add 1/2 cup of boiled black chickpeas (kala chana) along with the suran for extra protein and a heartier texture.
For a different coastal flavor profile, substitute Goda Masala with an equal amount of Malvani Masala.
Grind the fresh coconut with a tablespoon of water to a coarse paste before adding it to the pan. This creates a moister masala that clings better to the suran.
Elephant foot yam is an excellent source of dietary fiber, which aids digestion, promotes gut health, prevents constipation, and helps in maintaining stable blood sugar levels.
Suran is packed with potassium, an essential mineral that helps regulate blood pressure by counteracting the effects of sodium, supports heart health, and maintains proper fluid balance in the body.
The spices used in this dish, particularly turmeric (containing curcumin), possess potent anti-inflammatory properties that can help reduce chronic inflammation and support overall health.
Suran Sukke is a traditional Maharashtrian dry curry made from Suran (Elephant Foot Yam). It features boiled yam cubes tossed in a flavorful and aromatic mixture of fresh coconut, tamarind, jaggery, and a special spice blend called Goda Masala.
Suran contains calcium oxalate crystals, which can cause a tingling or itchy sensation in the mouth and throat. This is neutralized by boiling the yam with an acidic ingredient like tamarind or kokum, which is a crucial step in this recipe.
Yes, it is a nutritious dish. Suran is a great source of dietary fiber, potassium, and complex carbohydrates. The use of coconut provides healthy fats, and spices like turmeric offer anti-inflammatory benefits.
One serving of Suran Sukke (approximately 1 cup or 175g) contains around 285-295 calories, depending on the amount of oil and coconut used.
Yes, you can use pre-cut frozen suran. Thaw it completely before use. Since frozen suran is often partially cooked, you may need to reduce the boiling time slightly.
Goda Masala gives the dish its authentic sweet and spicy flavor. If you cannot find it, you can use garam masala as a substitute, but the taste will be different. For a closer match, add a pinch of cinnamon and clove powder to your garam masala.