Arbi upkari or arbi stir fry curry is a Konkani style simple dish, using chilli powder and tangy tamarind. Arbi or alvamande (as we call in Konkani) is a starchy, gluten free root vegetable, like potato.
Add the red chilli powder and mix well. Fry this for about 2 to 3 minutes to roast the onions in the chilli powder till the oil separates.
Stir in the tamarind and mix well. Cook this for about a minute. (if using tamarind paste, add about 2 to 3 tablespoons of water).
Add the chopped arbi and salt to taste, mix well and allow to cook, covered, on medium flame, stirring in between till the arbi is cooked and soft. Remember, arbi has already cooked a little in the pressure pan.
If you want slightly crispy arbis, you can increase the flame and stir fry after it is cooked, to evaporate all the water, and the arbi is slightly crisp.
Serve hot with steamed rice and dalithoy, sambhar or any other gravy.