CHETTINAD STYLE RAW BANANA CURRY

Ingredients :

Raw banana cut into big cubes – 4

Onion sliced thin – 2

Tomatoes sliced thin – 2

Salt to taste

Sambhar powder – 1 tbsp

Turmeric powder – 1 tsp

For tempering :

Oil – 2 tbsp

Mustard seeds – 1 tsp

Curry leaves – 5-6

For grinding :

Shallots – 4

Fresh grated coconut – 3 tbsp

Method :

1)     In a pan take oil and splutter mustard seeds

2)     Add curry leaves

3)     Add the sliced onions and sauté till it becomes light brown

4)     Add tomatoes and sauté till mushy

5)     Add salt, turmeric powder, sambhar powder and mix well

6)     Add the banana cubes, sprinkle some water, cover and cook

7)     Grind the shallots and coconut in a mixie without adding water

8)     Add this mixture to the vegetable and cook for another 5 mins on sim flame

9)     Serve hot with chapathi or sambhar/rasam rice as an accompaniment