Aratikaya Allam Koora ~ Plantain Curry with Ginger

Ingredients :

Plantain : 1
Ginger : 1 inch piece
Green Chillies : 2 to 4
Mustard Seeds : 1/2 tsp
Chana Dal : 1/2 tsp
Urad Dal : 1/2 tsp
Curry Leaves : 1 stem
A big pinch of turmeric powder
Salt to taste
Oil : 2 tsp

Method :

Grind together ginger and green chillies into a paste and set aside. Wash, peel and chop the plantain into pieces and set aside. Heat oil in a vessel. Add the mustard seeds,chana dal and urad dal and let them splutter. When the seeds stop popping, add the curry leaves, chopped plantain, salt, turmeric powder and little water. Mix very well and cover with a lid. Let it cook completely. When it's done, add the ginger & green chillies paste and fry for another few minutes. Turn off the flame and serve with hot steamed rice with dollop of ghee.