Plantain & Beans Fry / Ethakaya Beans Mezhukupuratti

.. also known as 'Ethakaya Beans Mezhukupuratti', this dish is very tasty and easy to make.



Things you will need:

Green Beans- 0.5 lb ; cut into bite-size pieces
Raw Banana/Plantains- 2 ; peeled and cut into small cubes
Red Whole chillies- 3 or 4
Onion- 1 large;diced
Curry Leaves
Turmeric powder- 1tsp
Red Chilli powder-1 tsp
Salt to taste
Mustard Seeds- 1 tsp
Green Chillies- 3 or 4 ; slit in half lengthwise
Oil- 2 tbsp

Preparation Method:

Heat oil in a pan.
Add mustard seeds and wait till they splutter.
Now add onion , green chillies,curry leaves and red whole chillies.
Once onion is brown in color,add turmeric powder and red chilli powder until the raw smell is gone.
Turn the heat to medium-high and add plantain pieces and stir.
Cover the pan and cook for 3 mins. Stir occassionally.
Now add the green beans,salt and cook covered in low-medium heat.
Stir well and make sure there is no water content in the pan.
Do a taste test and add salt if necessary.

Plantain Beans Fry or 'Ethakaya Beans Mezhukupuratti' can now be served with steamed rice and Sambhar or Mambazha Pulissery.