[VeganMoFo 2013] Green Plantain (Raw Banana) Crumble | Vazhakkai Podi Recipe Recipe

by Siri

Ingredients:

• 3 raw green plantains
• 2 tbsp oil
• salt to taste
• 2 tbsp bengal gram dal (chana dal)
• 2 tbsp black gram dal (urad dal)
• 1 tbsp red gram dal (toor dal)

6-8 dry red chillies

few pinches of asafoetida powder (hing)

Preparation:

1 - Smear oil on the skin of the plantains. Roast directly on open flame or grill (broil) until the skin turns black on all sides. Cool, skin the plantains.

2 - Grate into a bowl and add salt to taste. Set aside.

3 - Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a skillet and add bengal gram dal, black gram dal, red gram dal, asafoetida powder and red chillies. Saute for 2 to 3 mins until its light golden brown. Cool to room temperature.

4 - Place this dal mixture in a blender and grind to a fine powder. This can be stored in an airtight container for many days.

5 - Heat few drops of oil in a heavy sauce pan and add curry leaves. Mix the grated plantain with the powder for 3 to 4 mins. Serve with rice or as a side dish.

Variation: For Potato Crumble - boil, peel and mash/grate the potatoes. Stir in the spice powder and saute until well blended.