Vazhakkai Thenga Pal Kulambu

 

Good with: Rice

Seasoning:
Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
Urad dhal - 1 tsp
Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp
Hing - a pinch
Curry Leaves - 1 sprig

Other Ingredients:
Chopped Onion - 1 small
Minced Garlic - 6 pods
Chopped plantain - 1 small
Coconut milk - 3 tsp (optional)
Salt - as per taste

Masala powders:
Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
Chilli powder - 1 tsp (for medium spicy level)
Mutton masala powder - 1/2 tsp

Method:

1. Heat oil in a pan, add all seasoning items listed in the seasoning section.
2. Add onion and Garlic. Cook till onion is translucent.
3. Then add Chopped Vazhakkai. Cook for 5 mins.
4. Add all the masala powders and salt.
5. Also add coconut milk if you are using it. 
6. Vazhakka gives fantastic taste when cooked with coconut milk.
7. Add enough water, close the lid and cook till plantain is cooked.
8. Dont over cook, then plantains will become mushy. It takes approximately 10 mins to cook. Again based on your size of the plantain chops.
9. Serve hot with rice.

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