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Raw Banana / Pachakaya Peera Pattichathu

Published on August 07, 2024
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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…