Plantain Fry (Aratikaya)

Plantain Fry Recipe (Aratikaya koora)

Ingredients :

1. Plantain - medium size - 2, cut it in different shapes
2. Green chilly - 3, cut lengthwise
3. Red chilly - 1
4. Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
5. Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp
6. Ural dal - 1/2 tsp
7. Channa dal - 1/2 tsp
8. Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
9. Pinch of asafoetida powder 
10. Few - curry leaves
11. Salt to taste
12. Sunflower oil - 2 tsp
13. Red chilly powder (Optional) - 1/2 tsp

Note :

• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) = 5ml
• 1 Tablespoon (tsp) = 15ml

Procedure :

• Heat oil in a non-stick pan over medium flame
• Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, ural dal, channa dal, red chilly and asafoetida powder, saute till light shade
• Add green chillies and turmeric powder, saute it
• Add cut plantain and some salt, close a lid until plantain is fully cooked
• Finally, add red chilly powder if required, fry it till raw smell disappears
• Serve it with the sambar rice etc.,

Nutritional Value : (Taken from www.fatsecret.com )

• Calories 68, calories from fat 32
• cholesterol - 0%
• Carbohydrate - 3%
• Sodium - 0%
• Protein - 0.4g
• Vitamin A - 0%
• Vitamin C - 6%
• Calcium - 0%
• Iron - 1%

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