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
- 2 raw plantains ,peeled and chopped
- 250 gms cooked prawns
- 2 Tbsp oil
- 7 garlic cloves
- 1/4 of a medium sized onion , chopped finely
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp pepper powder
- few curry leaves
- salt to taste
- 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 .
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