Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Vaazhakkai Poriyal ( Plantain Poriyal )



Ingredients:
Valaikai (plantain ) - 4
Onion - 1 ( chopped )
Red chilli - 3
Green chilli - 2
Curry leaves - few
Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
Urad dhal - 1 tsp
Channa dhal - 1 tsp
Grated coconut - 2 tbsp
Turmeric powder - 1 tsp
Oil 1 tbsp
Salt to taste.


Method:
  • Remove the skin from plantain ( valakai ) and cut into small sizes.
  • Cook the valakai( plantain ) in water separately with turmeric powder and salt.
  • Heat the oil add mustard seed,urad dhal,channa dhal after few seconds,add onion ,chillies and curry leaves.
  • Fry until golden brown.Now add cooked valakai ( plantain ) then stir for few minutes in low heat.
  • Now add grated coconut and remove from flame.
  • Garnish with corriander leaves.
  • It goes well with sambar,rasam and curd rice.