Aratikaya Allam Pachimirchi Koora - Plantain Curry with Ginger & Chillies

Ingredients

• 2 Plantains
• 1.5 tbsp Ginger ((2 inch piece))
• 3 - 4 Green Chillies
• 1/2 tsp Mustard Seeds
• 1/2 tsp Urad Dal
• 1/2 tsp Chana Dal
• 1 Dried Red Chilli
• 1 sprig Curry Leaves
• 1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder
• 1 - 2 tbsp Oil
• Salt to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Wash, peel and chop the plantains into pieces and set aside.

2. 2

   Grind the green chillies and ginger into a coarse paste and keep it aside.

3. 3

   Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan and add the mustard seeds, chana dal and urad dal. Fry until they are golden brown color.

4. 4

   Add dried red chilli and curry leaves and saute for a minutes.

5. 5

   Add the chopped plantains, salt and turmeric powder and saute for a couple of minutes.

6. 6

   Sprinkle a handful of water on top and cover the pan with a lid.

7. 7

   Let it cook completely. Sprinkle more water if needed.

8. 8

   When the pieces are cooked, add the prepared ginger and chilli paste and saute for a couple of minutes.

9. 9

   Remove from the flame and serve hot with rice and ghee.