Raw Plantain Stir Fry - Delicious !!

Plantain stir fry makes a perfect side dish for hot sambar rice / curd rice.  Addition of aromatic cinnamon powder brings intense flavour to the dish.  Try to use fresh green plantain for this preparation.  

Ingredients :

1. Raw green plantains - 2 nos
2. Onion - 1 large sized
3. Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
4. Green chillies - 3 nos, slit
5. Fenugreek seeds - 1/4 tsp
6. Curry leaves - 10 nos
7. Ginger garlic paste - 1 tbsp
8. Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
9. Chilly powder - 1 tsp
10. Coriander powder - 1 tbsp
11. Roasted cumin powder - 1 tsp
12. A pinch of cinnamon powder
13. Salt to taste
14. Fresh grated coconut - 2 tbsp
15. Oil - 2 tbsp
16. Coriander leaves for garnishing

Method :

1.  Peel and slice the plantain and place it in water.

2.  Mix together turmeric power, chilly powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, salt, ginger garlic paste, grated coconut to the sliced plantain.  Sprinkle some water and set aside for 15 mins.

3.  Heat oil in the pan, add cumin seeds, fenugreek seeds, curry leaves, green chillies and sliced onion.  Saute till tender.

4.  Add plantain pieces and stir fry on medium high for 5 mins.  Keep stirring continuously.

5.  Reduce the heat to low flame and cook the plantain for 15 mins with lid.  Remove the lid, and cook on medium heat till roasted.  Once done, add cinnamon powder and finely chopped coriander leaves and switch off the heat.

Serve with rice.