Aratikaya Vepudu (Raw Banana/Plantain Fry)

Ingredients:

Raw banana (plantain) - 1
Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
Red chilli powder - 1/2 tsp
Salt to taste
Water for boiling
Dried red chillies - 3
Curry leaves - few
Split black gram - 2 tsps
Cumin - 1 tsp
Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
Tamarind paste - 1/2 tsp
Oil for frying

Preparation:

Cut raw banana into 4 pieces and boil in water for about 15 minutes.
Once boiled peel the skin and grate it as shown above. Optionally after boiling banana can be thoroughly mashed to prepare this dish.
Apply half teaspoon of tamarind paste thoroughly.
Now in a pan take 3 spoons oil and preheat it.
Add seasonings and wait for them to pop up. It will take only few seconds. Once these starts smelling good add turmeric powder.
Immedietely add the grated banana to it and mix it well.
Now add salt and red chilli powder as per taste and mix it well.
Switch off the stove and serve it hot with sambar or any dal dish which is great combo for this.

Now for the tip:
Do not throw away the skin of the raw banana after boiling. This can be used to make chutney.. the recipe for this coming soon on the blog...till then happy cooking!!