Vazhakkai Poriyal

Preparation time: 5 mins Makes 3 servings Cooking time: 20 mins
Ingredients:
Raw Plantain ( Vazhakkai ) - 2 nos , chopped Onion/shallots - 1/2 cup, chopped Garlic - 3-4 pods , crushed Red Chillies - 2-3 Urad Dal - 1/2 tsp Chana Dal - 1/2 tsp Mustard - 1/2 tsp Asafoetida - a pinch Chilli powder - 1/2 tsp Turmeric - 1 tsp Curry Leaves - 1 sprig Grated coconut - 2 tsp Salt Oil  

Procedure :

1. Chop the peeled vazhakkai into 1" cubes and put in water till u start cooking.
2. Heat oil in a pan; add mustard, urad dal, chana dal, dry red chillies & curry leaves.
3. Saute Onion to pink and add crushed garlic & asafoetida. Then add tumeric & chilli powder.
4. To this, add the chopped vazhakkai , salt and saute for a while.
5. Do not add water.
6. Cover this & Let cook for about 10-12 mins. Saute in between so that it doesn't get burnt.
7. Switch off the stove, add the grated coconut n mix well.

Serve hot with Rice and curry.