This Ube Evening Snack with Chutney is a simple, nourishing Kerala-style preparation made with boiled yam and served with a spicy green chilli chutney or any preferred accompaniment. Cooked gently until just tender, the yam retains its natural flavour and texture, making it a wholesome and comforting evening snack.
Minimal ingredients, careful cooking, and traditional pairing make this dish a timeless favourite.
🌟 Why This Ube Snack Is Special
🥔 Simple boiled yam cooked to perfect softness
🌶️ Served with fresh green chilli chutney
🔥 No frying, light and easy to digest
🍽️ Naturally filling and nourishing
☕ Perfect with black coffee or tea
🧺 Ingredients
- Ube / Purple or White Yam – required quantity
- Water – as needed
- Salt – to taste
👩🍳 Preparation Method
1. Clean & Cut the Yam
Take fresh yam and remove the skin using a knife or peeler.
Cut into medium-sized pieces.
Wash the pieces thoroughly under running water.
2. Cook the Yam
Place the washed yam pieces in a cooking pot.
Add enough water so it rises above the yam pieces.
Add salt to taste.
Cook on medium heat until the yam turns soft but not mushy.
Pressure cooker method:
Cook for 1 whistle or maximum 2 whistles only.
3. Drain & Serve
Once cooked, drain the water completely.
Transfer the yam pieces to a serving plate.
Serve hot with green chilli chutney or any chutney of your choice.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
Enjoy this boiled yam snack:
- With green chilli–onion chutney
- With coconut chutney
- With black coffee or tea
A simple yet deeply satisfying evening snack.
📝 Tips for Best Results
✔ Do not overcook — yam should hold its shape
✔ Always drain water fully after cooking
✔ Cut evenly for uniform cooking
✔ Serve hot for best taste
✔ Adjust salt according to chutney
👵 Grandma’s Kitchen Note
In traditional Kerala households, boiled tubers like yam were everyday foods — cooked simply and served with fresh chutneys. Careful cooking ensured the yam stayed soft yet firm, preserving both taste and nutrition. This humble dish reminds us that good food doesn’t need complexity — just attention and care.
For the Chutney
- 3–4 fresh green chillies
- 10 small onions (shallots)
- A pinch of salt
- A drizzle of coconut oil
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