Vareka uperi( Raw Banana and Black eyed peas curry)

Preparation

• Heat oil in a pan, when hot add the tempering ingredients and allow the mustard to crackle.
• Next add the chopped onions and saute for a minute, then add the raw banana and saute for few more mins.
• Now add the lobia, ground paste, turmeric powder, required salt and 1/4 cup water.
• Cover the pan with a lid and reduce the flame and cook till the raw banana is tender.
• Once the raw banana is done, remove the lid, increase the heat and cook till the gravy is thick and dry.
• Serve hot with steamed rice or appam.