Raw Banana Thoran

Ingredients

• - 300g raw banana (pachakaya)
• - 2 tbsp coconut oil
• - 1 tsp mustard seeds
• - 2 dried red chillies
• - 1 sprig curry leaves
• - 1/2 cup fresh grated coconut
• - 2 green chillies
• - 1/4 tsp turmeric
• - Salt to taste

Method

1. Prepare raw banana: Peel 2 raw green plantains. Cut into thin rounds and soak immediately in water.
2. Make coconut mixture: Mix half cup freshly grated coconut with half tsp turmeric, 1 tsp cumin, 2 green chillies and 3 shallots sliced.
3. Parboil banana: Drain banana rounds. Parboil in salted water with a pinch of turmeric for 5 minutes until just tender. Drain.
4. Combine: Mix parboiled banana rounds with the coconut mixture.
5. Heat coconut oil: Heat 2 tbsp coconut oil in a wide pan.
6. Splutter mustard seeds and fry aromatics: Add 1 tsp mustard seeds. When they pop add 2 dried red chillies and curry leaves.
7. Add banana-coconut mixture: Add the combined mixture. Season with salt.
8. Cover and cook: Cover tightly and cook on low heat 6-8 minutes.
9. Toss: Open and toss on high heat 1-2 minutes.
10. Serve: Raw banana thoran has a pleasant starchy quality. Serve with rice and Kerala curry.