Artikaya Vepudu (Raw Banana Stir Fry – Andhra style)

Ingredients

• 2-3 medium size raw banana, peeled & cubed
• 3 tbsp. oil
• 1 tsp. mustard seeds
• 2 dry red chilies
• 1 tsp. urad dal (split black gram)
• 1 tbsp. chana dal (Bengal gram)
• 1/4 tsp. asafoetida
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 5-6 garlic cloves, chopped
• 2 green chilies, stopped
• 1 sprig curry leaves
• salt to taste
• 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
• 1 tbsp. tomato paste
• 1-2 tsp. sambar powder
• 2 tbsp. coriander leaves, chopped

Steps

1. Heat 1 tbsp. oil in a pan and stir fry the raw banana cubes with a pinch of turmeric powder and salt till they turn light golden in color. Keep aside.
2. Temper the remaining oil with mustard seeds. Allow it to crackle.
3. Add the dry red chilies, chana dal, urad dal & asafoetida.
4. Add the onion, garlic, green chilies, curry leaves, salt & turmeric powder. Sauté till light brown.
5. Add the fried raw banana & the tomato paste.
6. Sprinkle some water and mix well. Sauté for 2-3 minutes.
7. When done, add the sambar powder & coriander leaves. Give it a stir.
8. Serve as a side dish with curd rice, sambar rice or chapatti.