Vazhakka(Plantain) Poduthuval

Plantains a tropical friut come in different varieties. It is eaten raw and ripe. Most of the south indian houses have plantain cultivated in their backyards.

Ingredients

Green raw Plantain – 4-5 nos
Grated coconut – ½ cup
Green chillies – 2
Salt to taste

Seasoning

Mustard seeds – 1 tsp
Urad dal – 1 tsp
Asafoetida – a pinch
Oil – 1 tsp

Method

1. Peel the plantain and dice it .Cook it in water adding little salt.
2. Pulse coconut and green chillis in the mixie.
3. In a pan add oil mustard seeds and urad dal. When it pops add cooked plantain. Sprinkle the coconut-chilli mix. Mix it well.