vazhakkai podimas/Plantain podimas

plantain/vazhaikkai               -2

mustard seeds                      -1/2 tsp

urad dhal /split black lentils  -11/2 tsp

cumin seeds                         -1 tsp

red chili                               -7

curry leaves                         -few

hing                                     -pinch

turmeric                               -pinch

onion                                   -1/2 cup finely chopped

shredded coconut                 -3 tbsp

salt                                     -to taste

oil                                      -1 tbsp
cilantro                               -to garnish

Method:

• In a idli steamer steam the plantain/vazhaikkai for 15 minutes.

• Peel off the skin and grate the plantain /vazhaikkai.

• In a pan heat oil and allow mustard seeds to splutter.
• Now temper urad dhal/split black lentils, cumin seeds, curry leaves, red chili, turmeric and hing.

• Add the chopped onion and fry until transparent.

• Put the grated vazhaikkai/plantain.

• Mix well and add desired salt.
• Fry for 5-7 minutes and add the shredded coconut.

• Garnish with cilantro.

• Serve as a side with Rice and sambhar/rasam/veg curries.

Serves  4