RAW PLANTAIN VARAVU/THORAN

By asmath -
Ingredients:
Raw plantain - 2 medium
Red chilly powder - 1/2 or 1 tsp
Turmeric powder - a pinch
Salt- as needed
Water - as needed
Oil - 2 tbsp
Mustard seeds- 1/4 tsp
Curry leaves - 1 twig
Garlic pods - 2 crushed
Grated coconut -

Preparation:
1.Wash and cut plantain into small pieces
2.In a saucepan, pour 1/2 cup water and add the raw plantain pieces,redchilly powder,turmeric powder and salt.Heat on medium flame till the plantain gets cooked.(add water if needed to get cooked)
3.Add the grated coconut and mix well .
4.Heat another pan, add 2 tbsp oil and when hot splutter mustard seeds,add curry leaves and crushed garlic and saute for 30 seconds.
5.Add this to the cooked plantain and switch off .
6. Serve as side dish for rice.



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