Koottu curry- Onam sadya special

Ingredients:-

Raw Plantain - 1 nos

Yam diced - 1 cup

Chickpeas (kadala) - 1/2 cup

Red chilli powder - 1/2 tsp

Turmeric powder - 1 tsp

Grated coconut - 1 cup

Green chillies - 5- 6

Garlic chopped 1 tsp

Cumin seeds - 1 tsp

Mustard seeds

Oil

Red chilli

Shallots

Method:

Peel ,clean and Dice the raw plantains in square pieces

Cook Chickpeas in a pressure cooker till two whistle,by adding salt

In another cooking vessel,combine diced raw plantain and yam ,adding salt,red chilli powder ,turmeric powder and 1/2 cup water

Cook till it is soft and tender

Grind grated coconut,green chillies, garlic and cumin seeds to a coarse paste

Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds.When it starts to splutter add dry red chillies and shallots and fry it for a minute

Add cooked vegetables,and chickpeas to the pan and combine it well.Now add Coconut paste and mix it well.

Cook it in a medium flame for 5- 6 minutes ..( add some fried coconut to this for a special taste)

Remove from fire!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Cheers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!