KAYA(PLANTAIN) AND BEEF

This is a nice combination that's my dad's favorite. Some , add a tad amount of beef to flavor up the plantains and some, add the plantains to increase the amount of the curry. Either way it's tasty. I like it with rice and moru curry.

INGREDIENTS

1. 2 large plantains(raw ethakaya about 500 gms) , skin peeled and cubed
2. 2 cups cooked  beef ,or use as per your choice
3. 2 Tbsp oil
4. 1/2 of a medium sized onion chopped finely
5. 4 garlic cloves chopped
6. 6 to 8 curry leaves
7. 1 cup water
8. 1 tsp coriander powder
9. 1 tsp turmeric powder
10. 2 tsp red chili flakes
11. salt to taste

METHOD

• Peel and chop the plantains. I have used a Vidalia chopper to do that. Use the bigger blade for chopping the plantains.
  

• I have used a pressure cooker to cook the plantains. Put the plantains in , add 1 cup water , add salt and cook on medium high for 1 whistle and on low for 10 minutes. After opening the cooker , check the plantains for salt  and add if required. Its difficult for the plantains to absorb salt after sautéing.
  
  
  
  

• Allow the pressure to release naturally. Meanwhile chop the onions , garlic and curry leaves.
  

• Heat a wok(cheena chatti , kadai) on medium high heat. When warm add 2 Tbsp oil , when the oil becomes hot add the chopped onions , garlic and curry leaves.
  

  

  
  
  

  

  
  
  

  

• Sauté the onions till translucent. Then add the spice powders and stir well.
  

  

  
  
  

  

  
  
  

  

• If the beef has been kept in the fridge , add the beef first and heat it up, check for salt . Then add the cooked plantains and stir well . Turn off the stove.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

• Cover and keep for atleast 30 minutes. Serve with steaming hot kuthari(red matta rice) and moru curry.