Raw banana(plantain) poriyal

Serves -2

Ingredients:

• Raw banana -2 nos
• Red chilli powder - 1 tsp
• Turmeric powder -1/8 tsp
• Coconut grated -1/4 cup
• Onion -1
• Curry leaves -A spring
• Salt -To taste

To temper:

• Oil -1 tbsp
• Mustard seeds -1/4 tsp
• Urad dhal -1/2 tsp
• Cumin -1/2 tsp
• Asafoetida -A pinch

Method:

• Cut raw banana into small cubes.Immerse them in water till you start cooking.
• Now in a pan add oil and temper with items mentioned under 'to temper'.
• Remove the chopped raw banana from water and coat it with red chilli powder and turmeric powder.
• Add finely chopped onion ,curry leaves and salt.Saute till onion turns soft.
• Now add the marinated raw banana. Sprinkle little water and cook it covered in a low flame.
• Once the banana is cooked add grated coconut and cook for a min.
• Serve.

Notes:

• Add chilli powder to your spice level.