Aratikaya vepudu / Planatain/ Raw banana curry

Ingredients:

Aratikaya / Raw banana / Plantain : 1

oil : 1 tbsp

chana dal : 2 tsp

urad dal : 1 tsp

mustard seeds : 1 tsp

cumin : 1 tsp

red chilli powder : 1 tsp

salt : as per taste

corriander powder : 1/2 tsp

turmeric : 1/4 tsp

curry leaves : few

Wash peel and cut the plantain into small pieces. In a pan heat the oil and add the mustard seeds. Allow them to crackle and add the chana dal, urad dal, cumin curry leaves and turmeric. Put the flame on medium heat. Add in the plantain pieces also. Keep mixing until they attain a crispy texture and are cooked well. Add in the chilli powder, corriander powder and salt. Mix well and switch off the stove. Serve hot as a side dish with rice.

U can also add some crushed kasoori methi leaves for additional flavour.