Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Ethakka Thoran (Plantain Stir Fry)



1.Ethakka/Raw banana-3(cubed)
   Green gram/red gram(cherupayar/vanpayar)-1/2cup cooked (optional)
   Turmeric powder-1/4tsp
   Chilly powder-1/2tsp
2.Shredded coconut-3/4cup
   Cumin seeds-1/2tsp
   Garlic -2
3.Coconut oil-2tsp
   Mustard seeds-1tsp
   Dry red Chilly-2
   Curry leaves-2springs




  • Cook banana with turmeric powder,chilly powder,salt and 1/2cup water.
  • Coarsely grind coconut with cumin seeds and garlic.
  • Heat oil in a pan and sputter mustard seeds.Fry dry red chilly and curry leaves.Add cooked banana,cooked green gram and ground coconut. Cook covered on low flame for a minute.Then open it and simmer it until it is dry and separated from another. Serve hot with rice.

8 comments:

  1. wow..i have not tried ethakka thoran by adding van payar....it will be a lovely combo.....
    Awesome presentation too.....adipoli

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  2. Love this combination..healthy and yummy thoran

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  3. Nutritious and delicious thoran,tempting.

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  4. delicious and healthy fry !!

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  5. Yummy, I haven't tried this combo before..

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  6. Liked the way u cut the banana. i never do like this. will try for sure..

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  7. mouthwatering..... looks delicious

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