Ingredients

• 3 cups - green plantain, peeled and cut into 1/2 cm cubes
• 1 cup - onion, finely chopped, 1/2 cup - grated coconut
• 4 - green chillies
• 1/2 tsp - turmeric powder
• 3 tbsp - oil
• 1 tsp - mustard seeds
• 2 tsp - black gram (urad) dal
• 2 tsp - bengal gram (channa) dal
• 2 - dry red chillies, broken into pieces. A few curry leaves
• 1 tsp - garlic, minced
• salt to taste

How to Make Green Plantain Palya

• Cook the plantains with salt and add 3/4 cup of water till soft. (Add more water if needed)
• Grind coconut with green chillies to a stiff, coarse paste.
• Heat the oil in a kadai and add mustards.
• When they splutter, add both the dals.
• When they turn brown, add chillies and curry leaves.
• Add onion and garlic and fry till fragrant.
• Add the cooked plantain and cook stirring till it is well roasted.
• Add the coconut paste and cook stirring for 2-3 minutes more.
• Serve as a side dish for traditional lunch.