Erissery (Maya Nair)

Erissery (Maya Nair)

Ingredients:
Green bananas or plantains (nenthrakkay) - cubed
turmeric powder - 1 teaspoon
chili powder - 1 teaspoon
cumin seeds - 1/2 teaspoon
mustard seeds - 1/4 teaspoon
urad dal - 1/4 teaspoon
coconut, grated - 1/2 cup (may substitute des. coconut)
coconut for garnish - 1 tablespoon
black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
curry leaves - a few
salt to taste
oil - 1 teaspoon
Method:

• Soak the cut plantains in warm water mixed with half teaspoon turmeric for ten minutes. 
• Drain and cook the plantains with the remaining turmeric and salt. 
• Grind the coconut well with cumin and add to the cooked plantains.
• Let it simmer. 
• Meanwhile, heat the oil and pop the mustard seeds. 
• Add the urad dal and the coconut reserved for garnish and stir till browned. Add this mixture to the erisherry and mix in the curry leaves