Plantain Podi(Vazhakai Powder)

   

Ingredients:

1.Plantain(1- whole)

2.Urad Dhal - 2 spoons

3.Chana Dhal- 2 spoons

4.Red chillies - 3

5.Tamarind - (small ball size)

6.Asafoetida

7.Salt

Method:

1.Cook the Plantain in cooker for 1-2 whistles.Once it cools,the skin automatically comes off easily, peel and shred it.

2. Pour 1 spoon oil,fry the Urad dhal,Chana dhal ,Tamarind and Red chillies till it turns light brown.Keep aside.

3.To grind:Once it cools grind the above ingredients with salt and Asafoetida without adding water

4.Finally add the shredded plantain and grind for 3-5 seconds only

5.Serve with rice.  

6.This podi will be a little chunky and not very fine and dry like usual rice mix powders.