Plantain Fry (Aratikaya kura)

Ingredients
Plantain -2
Tamarind pulp/paste- 2 tbsps
Turmeric pinch
Salt
Chili powder – 1 tsp

Seasoning
Oil- 1 tbsp
Mustard – ½ tsp
Cumin -1/2 tsp
Asafoetida –pinch
Dry chili – 2
Curry leaves – bunch

Steps:

• Cut the Plantain into circular pieces
• Mix the tamarind pulp in ¾ cup water and keep it aside
• Heat oil in pan and add the seasoning mustard, cumin and asafoetida
• Once mustard splutters add dry chili, curry leaves
• Add plantain and add the tamarind water
• Add salt and turmeric keep the lid for 2 to 3 min
• By now plantain pieces will start to turn soft
• Stir them until they get roasted (turn the pieces in such a way as you turn Dosa or chapatti This is to make sure shape is preserved )
• Once roasted add chili powder and turn off
• Enjoy this curry with Rice along with Rasam.