Kachil

 Kachil is a tuber vegetable and a type of yam. It has a dark brown outer and is cream or white on the inside. It is a popular starch alternative to rice in the interior parts of Kerala. It is kind of bland in taste and we combined it with fish curry and raw mango coconut chutney.

The process to get Mom's inviting kachil..

Remove the outer skin and wash well. Cut into smaller pieces. Boil in water with a pinch of salt. When it gets cooked, turn off the heat. Strain excess water. 

Kachil combines well with a spicy curry or chutney.