Vazhakaai/ Plantain Chukka

Ingredients:

Plantain - 2
Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
Curry Leaves - 2 sprigs
Gingely oil - 2 tbsp

Masala:

Black pepper corns - 1 tsp
Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp
Turmeric powder - 1/8 tsp
Red Chilly powder - 1 tsp
Garlic - 3
Ginger - small piece
Small onion - 5-6
Cloves - 2
Cinnamon stick - small piece
Fennel seeds - 1/2 tsp
Lime juice - 1/2 tsp
Water - 2 tsp
Coriander leaves - Little
Curry Leaf - 3-4 leaves
Salt - As reqd

Method:

• Peel the skin of plantain.
• Cut into roundels and cut each roundel to four pieces.
• Soak it in water.
• In a blender add in items under "masala" and blend it to fine paste and set aside.
• Heat oil in pan and add in mustard seeds, curry leaves.
• Add in blended paste and cook for a min.
• Add in strained plantain pieces and mix well.
• Cover and cook in medium flame for a min.
• Then mix well and cover and cook for 3 more mins.
• Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with rice.