Aratikaya Vepudu-2 (Raw Plantain Fry)

Ingredients:

Aratikayalu (Raw Plantains) - 2

Red chilly powder - 1 tbsp

Coriander powder - 1/2 tbsp

Cumin powder - 1/2 tbsp

Turmeric - 1/4 tbsp

Salt - as per taste

Oil - 2 tbsp

Procedure:

1. Wash, clean and peel off the outer layer of plantains and chop them in to slightly thick slices. Sprinkle some turmeric, 1/2 tbsp red chilly powder, salt and set aside for 10-15 minutes.
2. Take a kadai, heat oil, add marinated plantain slices and saute them under medium flame with closed lid for 2-3 minutes.
3. After few minutes, slowly flip all the slices to the other side and continue cooking until they are tender.
4. Finally sprinkle remaining red chilly powder, coriander powder, cumin powder and adjust salt. Tastes great with sambhar or rasam.