Pachakkaya Upperi (Raw Kerala plantain) - Kerala Style

Ingredients

1. Raw Kerala Plantain - 4 Big
2. Grated Coconut - 1/4 cup
3. Green Chilli - 3
4. Pepper powder - 1/2 - 1 Tbsp
5. Turmeric powder - 1/2 Tsp
6. Curry Leaves - 1 Sprig
7. Garlic Cloves - 4
8. Mustard Seeds - 1/4 Tsp
9. Dry red chilli - 2
10. Oil - 1 Tbsp
11. Salt - to taste
12. Water - 1 cup

Preparation

• Wash and cut the edges of the plantain.Slice them into thin pieces (but not as thin as for kerala chips). 
• Take some water in a bowl and add a pinch of turmeric powder. Put banana slices into it while slicing itself, so that banana won't change its colour from oxidation.
• In another bowl, add the sliced bananas,grated coconut, green chilli, pepper powder, turmeric powder, curry leaves and salt. Mix with a spoon.
• Heat oil in a kadai/ non-stick pan,crackle mustard seeds, add dry red chilli. To his add the masala mixed banana. Pour a cup of water.Mix well.
• Close the lid and cook, until the banana pieces are soft and well coated with the masala.
• When cooked, off the flame and add crushed garlic.
• Serve hot with rice, chapathi or any roti, dosa. etc..

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