Balekai Palya

Ingredients:

Balekai (raw plantain) – 1, cut into cubes
Onion - 1 medium
Curry leaves - 3 to 4
Turmeric - ¼ Tsp
Coriander - 3 to 4 strands, chopped
Red chilli powder- ½ to ¾ Tsp
Tamarind paste - 2 Tsp
Jaggery - 1 to 1½ Tsp
Mustard - ½ Tsp
Asafetida - A pinch
Oil - 3 Tbsp
Coconut - 2 Tbsp (optional)
Salt - To taste

Proceed :

Heat oil in a pan. 
Add onions and turmeric and sauté till it turns translucent.
Add the cut plantains, curry leaves and cook till it becomes tender but is still crispy.
Add red chili powder, tamarind paste, jaggery, salt, coconut (optional).
Cook for few more minutes until they are nicely mixed and crispy.
Heat 1 tsp oil in seasoning pan. Add mustard seeds, allow it to splutter and add asafetida.
Add this seasoning to cooked palya and garnish with coriander.