Raw plantain roast/ Vazhakkai Masal

Ingredients

Plantain/ Vazhakkai - 3 (medium sized)
Tomatoes- 1 large
Onion- 1 large
Curry leaves
Coriander leaves
Chilli powder 1 tsp
Coriander powder 1 tsp
Garlic- 3 cloves
Ginger- 1 inch
Garam masala- 1 tsp
Cumin seeds- 1tsp
Fennel seeds- 1tbsp
Mustard seeds
Salt
Oil 2 tbsp

Method

• In a pan heat water with salt and turmeric and add the cut plantain pieces and half cook them and drain the excess water.
• Heat oil in a non stick pan, splutter some mustard seeds and curry leaves.
• Throw in crushed garlic, ginger, cumin seeds, fennel seeds and saute a few minutes.
• Add sliced onions and saute till soft.
• Add the tomato cubes and cover the pan and cook till it turns mushy.
• Throw in the spices and mix well.
• Now add the plantain pieces and mix well and cook it covered till the masala gets coated over the plantain.
• Garnish some coriander leaves and serve it hot with rasam or paruppu or sambar.