Vazhaikai / Plaintain Podimas

 

Ingredients:
Vazhaikai / Plaintain - 2
Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
Green chilles - 2-3 chopped
Urad dal - 1 tsp
Assafetida - 1/4 tsp
Ginger - 1 tsp chopped
Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
Lemon Juice - 1 tsp
Grated coconut - 1 tsp
Curry leaves
Salt - to taste
Oil - 2 tsp

Method:
Cut plaintain into halves and cook till tender with enough water.  You can also presure cook it for 3 -4 whistles. Let it cool, peel the skin and grate it. 
Heat oil in a pan splutter mustard seeds.  Add urad dal and fry till golden brown.
Now add the green chillies, curry leaves, ginger and asafetida.  Add the grated plaintain, turmeric powder, salt and gently mix.  Make sure not to mush the plaintain while mixing.
Cook for 2 minutes. Add the coconut and lemon juice and mix well.