Vazhakka Thoran / Raw Banana Stir Fry with coconut

Ingredients

Raw Banana / Plantain ( Vazhakka )  ~ 2 Nos

Grated coconut ~ 1/2 cup

Shallots ~ 3-4 Nos

Chopped Ginger ~ 1 tbsp

Chopped Garlic ~ 1 tbsp

Mustard seeds

Dry red chillies

Curry leaves ~4-5 leaves

Oil

Salt

Method

• First  peel and then chop the raw bananas / plantain to small cubes.

• Then wash the chopped pieces nicely.

• Then cook the plantain/banana by adding enough water and salt. Just 1/2 - 3/4 cup of water will be enough. Cook till all the water evaporates and the plantains are almost dry.

• Grind coarsely  grated coconut, shallots, ginger and garlic.

• Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds.When the mustard seeds crackles, add dry red chillies and curry leaves. Saute for some time. And then add ground coconut mixture and fry it for 1-2 minutes or till the raw smell goes.

• Finally add chopped plantain / banana and mix it nicely.

• Then cook covered for 2-3 minutes and remove from the flame.

Enjoy Vazhakka Thoran with rice.

Cheers,