Vazhakai Poriyal / Plaintain fry

Ingredients:

1. Vazhaikai /Plantain(Raw Banana) - 1 no
2. Onion (finely chopped) - 1/2 cup
3. Red Dry Chilli - 1 no
4. Turmeric Powder - 1/2 tsp
5. Mustard Seeds - 2 pinch
6. Curry Leaves - 4 to 5 nos
7. Urad Dal - 2 pinch
8. Shredded Coconut - 2 tsp
9. Salt To Taste
10. Oil - 2 tsp

Method:
Peel the outer skin of the vazhaikai/plantain & cut them into medium small cubes .Boil this cubes of vazhaikai in water along with some salt & turmeric powder & boil till soft & then strain the water & keep it aside . Heat oil in a skillet /kadai & add the mustard seeds, urad dal ,red dry chilli & saute for a while & then add the finely chopped onion, curry leaves & toss it till onions turn translucent .Then add the cooked vazhaikai/plantain pieces & mix all together gently. Check for salt & then finally add the shredded coconut & toss it well . Serve hot with rice, dal rice, sambar saadam.......