Vazhakka Tholi (Plantain Skins) Thoran

Ingredientsfor 4 servings

• 4 cup Unripe Plantain skins finely chopped, vazhakka
• 1/4 cup Green gram
• 1 cup Fresh grated coconut
• 3 nos Green chillies – 2
• 1/2 tsp Cumin seeds (jeerakam)
• Curry leaves, a few
• 1 tsp Turmeric powder
• 3 nos Dried red chilies
• 1 tsp Mustard seeds
• Salt, to taste
• 1 tbsp Oil

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Cook green gram with salt till soft not mushy, drain it and set aside.

2. Step 2

   Add the finely chop plantain skins (Vazhakka tholi) and soak it in water along with half a spoon of turmeric powder for half an hour.

3. Step 3

   Drain the water and set aside.

4. Step 4

   Meanwhile coarsely grind grated coconut, green chilies, 2 pinches of turmeric and cumin seeds.

5. Step 5

   Set a pan over medium heat and pour in the oil. let the mustard seeds crackle,red chilies and curry leaves.

6. Step 6

   Add chopped Vazhakka tholi, salt and cook well.

7. Step 7

   Add the ground coconut mixture and to it sprinkle little water. Stir everything together thoroughly.

8. Step 8

   Cook it covered under low heat for 10 minutes.

9. Step 9

   Add the cooked green gram and cook until the thoran is dry.

10. Step 10

    Vazhakka Toli Thoran is ready to serve hot with rice or roti!