Vazhaikka Poriyal

Vazhaikka(Plantain) Poriyal

Ingredients

Onion - 1

Plantain - 1

Green/Red Chilli - 2

Grated coconut - 50g

Turmeric powder - 1 tbsp

Mustard seeds - 1 tbsp

Urad dal - 2 tbsp

Curry leaves  - hamdful

Sesame /Sunflower Oil - 2 tbsp

Salt to taste

Method

Peel the thick skin of plantain, wash and cut the plantain into cubes. Soak them in normal water to avoid plantain turning black, Mince the onions, rinse and slice the chillies. Clean and rinse the curry leaves also. Heat the kadai with oil. Once the oil is hot enough add mustard seeds followed by urad dal. Wait till urad dal turns golden brown. Add curry leaves, chillies and onion. Saute well and add turmeric powder. Meanwhile drain the plantain and add to kadai. Add enough salt and mix all ingredients well. Close the lid and with then and then stir, cook till plantain gets soft and breakable. Add grated coconut. Stir well and let it be in flame for 2-3 minutes. Now the poriyal is ready. Transfer to a serving bowl.

The poriyal goes well with all sorts of rice.