Pachakaya Parippu Mezhukkupuratti / Raw Plantain Dal Stir Fry

Ingredients:

2 raw bananas / raw plantains / pachakaya

1/2 cup masoor dal

1/4 tsp turmeric powder

10 shallots, crushed

2 green chillies, slit

1 tbsp chilli flakes / crushed chilli

1 sprig curry leaves

salt to taste

1 tsp mustard seeds

2-3 tbsp coconut oil

Preparation:

1. Peel and cut the raw plantains into cubes and soak in water mixed with 1/4 tsp turmeric powder for 5-10 minutes.
2. Heat oil in a pressure cooker and splutter mustard seeds.
3. Add curry leaves, crushed shallots and green chillies and saute well.
4. Add chilli flakes and a pinch of turmeric powder and mix well.
5. Add chopped plantain, dal, salt and enough water and mix well. Close the cooker and cook for 1-2 whistles.
6. Once the pressure releases, open the cooker and mix well. Serve with rice....