Remove the skin of the yam and wash it thoroughly in running water for a couple of times. Cut it into thin slices of desired size. The slices should be thin, less than ½ a cm.

In a bowl, add the cut slices of yam along with salt, turmeric powder, sambar powder and tamarind paste. Mix well so that the spices are coated onto the yam slices. If required sprinkle few drops of water. Set this aside for atleast ten mins.

Meanwhile, heat a nonstick pan with 2 tablespoon of oil. Place the marinated yam pieces one next to the other and cook on low flame for 4-5 mins. Slowly flip them onto the other side. Continue to cook slow for another 4-5 mins. Repeat this process until the yam looks cooked and is golden brown.

Serve hot with any variety rice or plain rice, rasam, sambar or curd :)