ETHAKKA THOLI THORAN | KAYA THOLI THORAN




Ingredients

  1. Ethakka Tholi /Plantain peel chopped- from 4 raw plantains
  2. Turmeric powder-1/4 tsp 
  3. Water- as required.
  4. Salt to taste

To Grind

  1. Grated coconut-1/2 cup
  2. Garlic cloves-2 small
  3. Cumin seeds-1/4 tsp
  4. Green chilies- 2 nos or to taste.
  5. Shallots- 2 to 3 nos
  6. Turmeric powder-1/4 tsp
  7. Salt to taste

For tempering

  1. Mustard seeds-1/4 tsp
  2. Curry leaves-few
  3. Dry red chilies-2 nos
  4. Oil

Method

  • Wash the chopped plantain peel in water mixed with 1/4 tsp turmeric powder.Drain well.
  • Coarsely grind together all the ingredients listed under  'to grind' .Keep aside.
  • Cook chopped ethakka tholi/raw plantain peel with just enough water,1/4 tsp turmeric powder and salt to taste.(Cook until it is almost done and all the water is absorbed.)
  • Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds,let it splutter.Now add curry leaves and dry red chilies and saute for few seconds.
  • Add the coconut mixture and saute for a minute or two.
  • Now add the cooked plantain peel and mix well.Cover and cook for a minute or two.
Serve with  rice.