Pachakkaya Upperi (Raw Kerala plantain) - Kerala Style

Raw Kerala Plantain - 4 BigGrated Coconut - 1/4 cupGreen Chilli - 3Pepper powder - 1/2 - 1 TbspTurmeric powder - 1/2 TspCurry Leaves - 1 SprigGarlic Cloves - 4Mustard Seeds - 1/4 TspDry red chilli - 2Oil - 1 TbspSalt - to tasteWater - 1 cup

Wash and cut the edges of the plantain.Slice them into thin pieces (but not as thin as for kerala chips). Take some water in a bowl and add a pinch of turmeric powder. Put banana slices into it while slicing itself, so that banana won't change its colour from oxidation.In another bowl, add the sliced bananas,grated coconut, green chilli, pepper powder, turmeric powder, curry leaves and salt. Mix with a spoon.Heat oil in a kadai/ non-stick pan,crackle mustard seeds, add dry red chilli. To his add the masala mixed banana. Pour a cup of water.Mix well.Close the lid and cook, until the banana pieces are soft and well coated with the masala.When cooked, off the flame and add crushed garlic.Serve hot with rice, chapathi or any roti, dosa. etc..