Raw Banana Palya/ಬಾಳೆಕಾಯಿ ಪಲ್ಯ

Ingredients:

• 2 raw Banana peeled and chopped
• 1 tsp coriander seeds
• 1/2 tsp Jeera / Cumin
• ¼ tsp methi seeds/fenugreek
• pinch of hing/ asofoetida
• 3-4 red chillies
• 1 tsp of temerind juice
• 4 tsp grated coconut
• ½ tsp mustered seeds
• ¼ tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp oil
• 8-10 curry leaves
• salt to taste

Method:

For Masala

• Roast Coriander seeds, Jeera(Cumin), Methi seeds(Fenugreek) and Red Chillies in a pan.
• Grind all roasted ingredients, coconut and Hing  with little water. The Masala is ready.
• Heat a tea spoon full of oil in a thick bottom pan. Add Mustered seeds, Curry leaves and Turmeric powder. Fry well. Add chopped raw Banana and mix well. Stir occasionally for even cooking. Do not cook Banana completely; leave it half cooked.
• Then mix half cooked Banana, Masala , Tamarind juice and salt ogether and continue cooking till its properly cooked. Keep on stirring in between as Banana sticks easily to bottom of the pan
• Then serve with Chapati or Rice and Rasam (saaru).