കായയും ചെമ്മീനും ഉലർത്തിയത് - sauteed plantains and prawns

A little bit of cooked prawns added to this plantain sauté , adds a lot of seafood flavor . A very good side dish with Kerala Kuthari(Kerala red rice).

INGREDIENTS

1. 2 raw plantains ,peeled and chopped
2. 250 gms cooked prawns
3. 2 Tbsp oil
4. 7 garlic cloves
5. 1/4 of a medium sized onion , chopped finely
6. 1 tsp turmeric powder
7. 1 tsp coriander powder
8.  2 tsp chili powder
9. 1/2 tsp pepper powder
10. few curry leaves
11. salt to taste
12. 1 cup water

METHOD

• Pressure cook the chopped plantains with 1 cup water and 1/4 tsp turmeric powder , on high heat for 3 whistles and turn to low heat for 5 minutes.
  

  

  
  

  

  
  

  

• I have used pre-cooked small prawns for this.
• Heat a wok on medium heat . When warm , add oil , when the oil is hot add the finely chopped garlic ,  onions and curry leaves. Saute till the onions turn slightly brown.
  
  
  
  

• Lower the heat to low.Add the spice powders , starting with turmeric , coriander chili powder and pepper powder. Saute  till the raw smell goes.
  
  
  
  

• Turn the heat to medium high.Now add in the cooked prawns . Stir well.
  

• Check the plantains for salt. Add required salt before adding the plantains to the wok. The plantains wont absorb much salt after being sauteed.
• Add the cooked plantains into the wok. Stir well and saute for a minute or 2.
  
• If you are not transferring the ullarthu to a dish , keep it half covered with a lid , for 30 minutes. If you keep it fully covered , the steam won't escape and will accumulate on the lid which will fall into the plantains , making it soggy. 
  
• Serve hot with rice .