Raw plantain is known as Aratikaya in telugu and balekai in Kannada. Raw plantain is a popular vegetable, in south Indian cuisine. This belongs to banana family.The green banana or unripe is best eaten cooked, either boiled or fried. Nutritionally, the green banana is a good source of fiber, vitamins and minerals, and contains a starch that may help control blood sugar, manage weight and lower blood cholesterol levels.Now we prepare a delicious plantain fry or valakkai poriyal.
Ingredients
plantain - 2.
tamarind - 1 piece.
coriander powder - 1 tsp.
chilli powder - 1 tsp.
salt - to taste.
turmeric powder - 1/8 tsp.
tamarind - 1 piece.
coriander powder - 1 tsp.
chilli powder - 1 tsp.
salt - to taste.
turmeric powder - 1/8 tsp.
To Temper
oil - to fry.
Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp.
cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp.
cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp.
Preparation
- Peel the skin of plantain and chop into circular disc and immerse it in a bowl of water, to avoid discoloration.
- Soak the tamarind in 2 tbsp of water for half an hour, to extract tamarind juice.
- Drain the water, from chopped plantains, add tamarind juice, add coriander powder, chilli powder, salt, turmeric powder, to it and mix well. keep it aside for 30 minutes.
Method
- Heat the oil in a kadai, add mustard seeds when it splutters,add cumin seeds when it sizzles add marinated plantain saute now and then, and take care, it should not burnt or stick to sides of kadai. saute for 20 - 25 minutes, in a medium low flame till it is well roasted and soft.
- Serve with Andra pappu, Pappu Pulusu , Rasam and Dodajjanam(Curd rice).
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