Kaya Mezhukkupuratti
A classic Kerala thoran where banana meets freshly grated coconut in a quick, dry stir-fry. Mustard seeds crackle in coconut oil, curry leaves crisp up, and the whole thing comes together in minutes.
Ingredientsfor 3 servings
- 4 nos Kaya 1/2 kilo, Raw banana
- 1 tsp Turmeric powder To remove the stain from banana
- 2 nos Dry red chillies(broken
- 2 Stems Curry leaves
- 2 nos Green chillies(Slit
- 1 tbsp Coconut oil
- 3/4 tsp Mustard seeds
- 1/4 cup Water
- 1/4 tsp Coconut oil to garnish
Preparation
Step 1
For preparing the nutritious dish, first remove the skin of kaya. Cut lengthwise and make it small pieces and put it in the water. Add turmeric powder to banana and Stir everything together thoroughly and keep it for 15 mts.
Step 2
When you mix, the banana stain will go. Then clean with water for couple of times and drain.
Step 3
Heat pan and add coconut oil 1 tbsp. Add mustard seeds and let it allow to crackle. Add dry red chillies, curry leaves and green chillies. Add the kaya to it and add salt. Add water and mix. Close pan with lid.
Step 4
Check if it is cooked and if water needed just sprinkle it. After 10 mts, mix it and cook again in low heat. Make it little dry. Add little coconut oil and mix it and switch off. This is a delicious stir fry that tastes best with hot rice. Chart out the dish in your menu chart. Worth it! the dish.
Tip
Shred the vegetable as fine as you can — the thinner the cuts, the better the thoran. A sharp knife makes all the difference.
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