ARITIKAYA/RAW PLANTAIN FRY

INGREDIENTS::

Aritikaya/Raw plantain                        1(big)or 2 small

Salt                                                     as needed

Onion                                                  1(chopped lengthwise)

Garlic cloves                                       3(chopped lengthwise)

Turmeric                                             1/4 tsp

Oil                                                      2 tsp

FOR TEMPERING::

Mustard seeds                                   1 tsp

Cumin seeds                                      1 tsp

Chana dal/Chenaga pappu                 2 tsp

Urad dal/Minapappu                           1 tsp

Red chilies                                         3(adjust)

Curry leaves                                      1 sprig

PROCEDURE::

1)Cut the aritikaya /raw plantain into circles.Now put the pieces into water immediately to prevent them from blackening.

Now boil some water and then place the pieces in it ,add salt .Cook for 5-8 minutes.

Strain the water from them and keep aside.

2)Now heat oil in a pan, add the mustard seeds let them splutter.

Add the cumin seeds , chana dal and urad dal ,Saute for 1 minute.Now add the garlic cloves, onions and let them turn transparent.

3)Add the turmeric powder, red chilies and curry leaves.

Fry for a minute.

4)Now finally add the  boiled pieces to the tempering. Cover the lid and then cook for 2 minutes.

Fry for 5-7 minutes making sure not to mash the veggie.

Turn off heat.