Pacha Kaya Mezhukkupuratty
Finely chopped banana stir-fried with grated coconut, mustard seeds, and curry leaves — this thoran is the workhorse of the Kerala meal. Quick to make, always welcome on the banana leaf alongside rice and sambar.
Ingredientsfor 3 servings
- 2 nos Raw plantain Pacha kaya
- 11/2 tsp Dry red chilly — crushed
- 1 sprig Curry leaves
- 10 nos Small onions (Kunjulli)
- Salt, to taste
- 2 tbsp Coconut oil
- 1/4 cup Water
Preparation
Step 1
For preparing Pacha Kaya Mezhukkupuratty, cut the plantain into small pieces.
Step 2
Wash them well with salt.
Step 3
In a cooker, add these pieces along with 1/4 cup of water and salt.
Step 4
Pressure cook it. One whistle is enough.
Step 5
Open the cooker after 5 minutes.
Step 6
Cut the shallots into fine slices.
Step 7
Set a pan over medium heat and pour in the oil.
Step 8
Add the onion slices and Let it cook for 2 minutes.
Step 9
Add the crushed chillies and curry leaves into the onion.
Step 10
Cook them well until the raw smell of the chilly goes.
Step 11
Stir in the cooked kaya to this onion and Stir everything together thoroughly.
Step 12
Cook for few more minutes on low heat.
Step 13
The Pacha Kaya Mezhukkupuratty is ready to be served.
Step 14
Love :) veena.
Tip
Grated coconut goes in last and cooks just long enough to warm through. Overcooking makes it chewy instead of soft.
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