Aratikaya Vepudu (Raw Banana/Plantain Fry)

Aratikaya Vepudu (Raw Banana/Plantain Fry)

Ingredients:

• Raw banana (plantain) - 1
• Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
• Red chilli powder - 1/2 tsp
• Salt to taste
• Water for boiling
• Dried red chillies - 3
• Curry leaves - few
• Split black gram - 2 tsps
• Cumin - 1 tsp
• Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
• Tamarind paste - 1/2 tsp
• Oil for frying

Preparation:

• Cut raw banana into 4 pieces and boil in water for about 15 minutes.
• Once boiled peel the skin and grate it as shown above. Optionally after boiling banana can be thoroughly mashed to prepare this dish.
• Apply half teaspoon of tamarind paste thoroughly.
• Now in a pan take 3 spoons oil and preheat it.
• Add seasonings and wait for them to pop up. It will take only few seconds. Once these starts smelling good add turmeric powder.
• Immedietely add the grated banana to it and mix it well.
• Now add salt and red chilli powder as per taste and mix it well.
• Switch off the stove and serve it hot with sambar or any dal dish which is great combo for this.

Now for the tip:Do not throw away the skin of the raw banana after boiling. This can be used to make chutney.. the recipe for this coming soon on the blog...till then happy cooking!!