Vazhakka Mezhukupuratti Recipe

step 1

• STEP 1.1 grind into paste 1 onion and 2 garlic to form a paste

step 2

• STEP 2.2 in a pan take 2.5 cups of sliced plantain, 2 sliced green chilli, ginger garlic paste, ½ tsp turmeric powder, 2 tbsp chilli flakes, a few curry leaves and ½ tsp pepper powder. Mix well

step 3

• STEP 3.3 add a pinch salt to taste and ½ cup of water.

step 4

• STEP 4.4 cover and cook on medium flame till the plantain becomes soft.

step 5

• STEP 5.5 set another pan on the stove to prepare tempering.

step 6

• STEP 6.6 add 2 tbsp oil, ½ tsp mustard seeds. When seeds splutter add ½ cup chopped onion, 7-8 garlics and a sprig of curry leaves.

step 7

• STEP 7.7 saute for a minute and transfer the cooked plantain. Add 1 tsp of chilly powder and mix well.

step 8

• STEP 8.8 stir cook on a medium-low flame till the plantains are crispy.