PLANTAIN WITH TAMARIND AND JAGGERY

Many of you might not have heard of this recipe. Aratikaya mudda kura, as called in Telugu, is very delicious. I gave a twist to it by adding fried cashews. Give it a try if you opt for a variation from the normal plantain fry( aratikaya vepudu).
INGREDIENTS

• Plantain               2 large
• Jaggery                1 Tsp
• Tamarind juice     2 Tsp
• Salt                       to taste
• Turmeric               a pinch
• Curry leaves         a few
• Green chilies        1
• Cashews               10
• Chilly powder       1/2 tsp(optional)
• Oil                        2 Tsp
• Chana dal             1/2 tsp
• Urad dal                1/2 tsp
• Mustard seeds      1/4 tsp
• Hing                      a pinch

PROCEDURE
Peel the plantains and pressure cook them. Cool and mash them.
In a pan heat the oil and add the chana dal, urad dal, mustard seeds, broken cashews. When they are half done add the hing, curry leaves, turmeric.
Now add the mashed plantains, green chilies, salt. Fry for 2 minutes.
Add the tamarind juice, jaggery. Cover and cook on a slow flame for 2-3 minutes. Mix well.
Add the chilly powder mix well and serve hot with rice and ghee.