Ingredients:

1 big raw plantain / raw banana / kaya / pachakaya

1/2 tsp turmeric powder

1/2 cup grated coconut

3 shallots

1/2 tsp chilli powder

2 green chillies, slit

1 gambooge / kudampuli, soaked in warm water for 10 minutes

2 sprig curry leaves

salt to taste

2 tsp coconut oil

Preparation:

1. Peel and slice the raw plantain lengthwise and put them in a bowl mixed with 2 cups of water and turmeric powder. Keep it aside for 10 minutes , then drain the water and keep it aside.
2. In a blender, crush together grated coconut and shallots and keep it aside.
3. In a manchatty/ pan, add the plantain pieces, crushed coconut , chilli powder, slit green chillies, kudampuli cut into pieces, curry leaves and salt and mix well.
4. Switch on the flame and add 3/4 cup of water and mix well.
5. When it starts to boil, cover and cook on medium-low flame stirring in between, until plantain is cooked and almost all water has dried up.
6. Add a few curry leaves and coconut oil and mix well.
7. Switch off the flame and keep it covered for 5 minutes. Serve with rice…