RAW PLANTAIN STIR FRY

Ingredients:

raw plantain 2

turmeric powder 1/2 tsp

salt to taste

for tempering:

shallots 6-8

garlic cloves 3-4 large

chilly powder 1/2 tsp 

dry red chillies 2 

mustard seeds 1tsp

curry leaves few 

Oil-2tblspoon

Method : 

Wash and peel/scrape the skin using a knife or you can keep skin too.I usually scrape it gently by pulling out strings so that the very first outer layer is removed.

Oil your hands before peeling skin so that it dosen't stain your hands.

Cut and soak the thick slices of plantain in a bowl of water or use (cooked rice water).

Drain the water and add the pieces ,turmeric powder,salt and 1/4-1/2 cup water just enough to cook the plantains.

Cover and cook for 7-8 mins until tender(no over cooking).Drain any left over water,keep aside.

Heat a non stick pan,splutter mustard seeds.Add the curry leaves,dry red chillies,shallots sliced,garlic cloves and saute until shallots turn translucent.

Add the chilli powder on low flame and saute.Add the cooked plantain.Toss well,add salt.

If you wish a very dry version,then stir fry until crisp.(takes about 5 mins on medium high heat) and if you wish a slightly mushy version then cover and cook on low flame for 5 mins.

Uncover lid and saute till no moisture left.

Serve warm with rice !!