Friday, June 11, 2010

Aratikaya Vellulli Karam ~ Plantain with Garlic

Aratikaya Velluli Karam / Aratikaya Velluli Vepudu

Ingredients :

Raw Banana / Plantain : 1 big sized
Garlic : 2 or 3 cloves
Red Chilli Powder : 1/2 tsp
A pinch of turmeric powder
Oil : 2 tbsp
Salt to taste


Method :


Wash, peel and cut the plantain into small pieces. Soak the plantain pieces in water for few minutes and drain. Grind the garlic into a fine paste and add red chilli powder and mix well. keep it aside. Heat two table spoons of oil in a pan and add plantain pieces, salt and turmeric. Cover with a lid and cook for few minutes. Open the lid and let them fry until light golden color. Now add the garlic mixture and stir for few minutes. Serve hot with steamed rice and dollop of ghee.