Aratikaya Vepudu | Andhra Raw Banana Fry

Ingredients

• 2 Medium Plantains/Raw Bananas
• 1 tbsp Peanut Oil
• 1 tsp Jeera/Cumin Seeds
• 1/2 tsp Red Chilli Powder
• Salt as needed

Instructions

1. 1

   Peel off the skin of the plantains until there is no green part. Chop into small cubes of equal size. In a cast iron pan heat 1 tbsp peanut oil. Once hot, set the flame on low. Add chopped raw banana and cumin seeds.

2. 2

   Toss them until each piece is coated with oil. Continue cooking them on low flame.

3. 3

   Mix them, toss them every few minutes as they turn a light brown.

4. 4

   It is important to cook them on low flame, stirring every few minutes until each side turns golden.

5. 5

   As they turn crispy and golden brown, remove from heat.

6. 6

   Remove them onto a bowl and add red chilli powder, salt as needed.

7. 7

   Cover it with a plate or bowl and give them a good shake to coat them with the spices when they are hot.

8. 8

   Serve immediately with hot rice, tomato pappu and a dollop of ghee.